Contractor appointed to multi-million pound Hull city centre transformation

Hull City Council has appointed a primary contractor to produce the biggest transformation the city centre has seen in over 7 decades.

Multi-national company Eurovia, which has over 30-years experience working for local authorities, has been tasked to deliver the significant development.

The company will complete the full public realm programme with renovations to Jameson St, Queen Victoria Square, Whitefriagate (including Beverley Gate when plans are finalised) and Trinity Square.

Alongside the Rotherham-based office of Eurovia, Hull-based civil engineering companies will hopefully work as subcontractors to undertake a significant amount of the work.

The council strongly emphasised the importance of the benefits to the local economy and employment of local during the tender process.

Eurovia will be required to report on a monthly basis the number of employees working on the construction project that live in Hull. This will include the number of project initiated apprenticeships, progression into employment for the unemployed, work experience opportunities, qualifications and training programmes.

Councillor Martin Mancey, portfolio holder for city economy and physical infrastructure, said: “I am pleased that Eurovia have indicated that they intend to use local subcontractors to undertake a significant proportion of the works, thereby providing local employment for local people.

“This programme is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the city’s streets and we are pleased to have an experienced main contractor with the expertise and resource to deliver our ambitious plans”.

Councillor Steven Bayes, portfolio holder for visitor destination, added: “The timely commencement of the programme is essential to be ready for 2017, the process has been robust and the recommended option gives overall best value for the council and the people of Hull”.

Kevin Graham, divisional director of Eurovia Contracting, also commented: “We are delighted to have been chosen as the leading contractor for such a prestigious scheme”.

The transformation will begin on Monday 28 September and is scheduled for completion November 2016.

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