Demolition contractor appointed in Warrington regen project

THE regeneration of Warrington town centre has taken another step forward following the announcement of the appointment of Celtic Technologies as demolition contractor on the multi- million pound Bridge Street Quarter project.

Based in Newton-Le-Willows, Celtic Technologies is a specialist in environmental services with a track record of delivery for more than 20 years.

Celtic is part of EnGlobe Corp, an integrated environmental services company. Demolition work will start early in April and is expected to take 21 weeks to complete.

The Bridge Street Quarter Regeneration project is being delivered by Warrington & Co., on behalf of Warrington Borough Council with development partner Muse Developments and will provide a new market hall, a multiplex cinema, a number of family friendly restaurants, a new council office building and will create a new public square.

Following the demolition of the Time Square area, work will commence on the first phase of the construction of the new development.

The first building to be a temporary market hall into which stallholders will relocate early in 2017 in order that the current market hall can be demolished and then a new, 41, 000 sq ft market hall can be constructed. At no time will the market close or cease to trade.

The Bridge Street Quarter project will create up to 400 construction jobs and 400 new permanent jobs in the leisure, retail and restaurant sectors when the whole project is fully completed in 2019.

Regional director at Celtic, Jon Freeman said: “Celtic-Englobe are very proud to be given the opportunity to bring more than 20 years of project delivery and innovation experience to bear on this landmark project. Especially one which will have such a positive impact on our local community and the ongoing development of Warrington town centre.”

Deputy leader of Warrington Borough Council, Mike Hannon, said: “The appointment of Celtic is another positive and exciting step forward towards the start on site of the Bridge Street Quarter project and the wider regeneration of Warrington town centre.

“We are particularly pleased to have been able to appoint a local company for the job, after a competitive tender exercise, and Celtic have an excellent track record.”