Galliford Try, the housebuilding and construction group, has been confirmed as construction and investment partner of the Local Transformational Partnership (a consortium of Hochtief PPP Solutions, Galliford Try and Vinci) which has been appointed as the preferred bidder on the £50 million Halton Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.


Following financial close, Galliford Try will carry out the redevelopment of The Grange School in Runcorn and the redevelopment of Wade Deacon High School in Widnes for the Local Transformational Partnership in joint venture with Vinci. Work will commence on April 2011 and completion of construction is expected in May 2013.

Galliford Try Chief Executive, Greg Fitzgerald commented: "We are delighted to secure this significant project which reflects our reputation and strong market presence within this sector."

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