Willmott Dixon has been selected to carry out a refurbishment project for the University of Chester.

The contractor will redevelop a building at the University's Thornton Science Park to house a multi-million pound Intelligent Energy System Demonstrator (IESD) programme.

The scheme is being project managed by AECOM and includes guidance from Ryder architects, Arup design and WYG quantity surveyors.


The development is being funded from the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP), which is providing up to £6.8 million from the Local Growth Fund awarded as part of the LEP's Growth Deal.

Anthony Dillon, Managing Director, Willmott Dixon, said: "We are delighted to be working with the University of Chester to deliver the Intelligent Energy Systems Demonstrator project, a fantastic facility which will be central to growth of the energy research sector within Cheshire. Our focus on employing local companies will provide a great opportunity for local people to be involved with this innovative project."

The project is expected to be completed by March 2017.

(LM/JP)