Seddon is to begin a student accommodation project at Keele University.

The company will deliver new accommodation as well as over 80 new homes as part of a £23 million joint venture with the University.

The first phase will see Seddon build two sustainable accommodation blocks at Barnes hall of residence in the centre of the University's 600-acre campus. Overall, 453 en-suite bedrooms will be built in time for the 2017/18 term.


Once work is completed, the company will redevelop the former Hawthorns hall of residence in Keele village to create room for 83 new houses.

Jonathan Seddon, Seddon Construction's managing director, said: "This major project builds on what has already been a good year for Seddon in the Midlands and, more importantly, on work we have delivered for our long-standing partner, Keele University over many years."

Phil Butters, Director of Estates and Development at Keele University, added: Our accommodation enhancement and expansion project is not just about providing what our students need now, but to help us cater for students' needs over the coming years, which requires us to provide the facilities and services expected of a leading international campus-based university."

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