Green light for 163-bed student scheme
Work to build student accommodation for 163 students has started less than a mile from the University of Worcester St John’s campus and Arena sites.
The project is owned and is being developed by Space Developments and J Tomlinson has now been appointed as main contractor.
The scheme involves the regeneration of one of Worcester’s largest and most historic listed buildings, formerly a YMCA-managed hostel, as well as completion of a new accommodation block that will sit adjacent to the existing structures.
Upon completion in 2022, the development will comprise three buildings, providing a mixture of cluster flats and self-contained studios, with the main building also housing, student communal areas and services.
Tony Shenton, director of J Tomlinson’s Construction division, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Space Developments on this sustainable student residence scheme that will provide high-quality, spacious accommodation to students from the start of the 2022/2023 academic year.
“Working closely with our in-house refurbishment and engineering teams, whom are specialists in delivering refurbishment projects – including those involving heritage buildings – we look forward to delivering a high-quality project via a fully collaborative approach.”
Tim Edghill, principal at Space Developments, said: “J Tomlinson have significant experience managing student accommodation schemes, which has made them the partner of choice for this project.
“We are delighted to be working with them on this exciting student living space that will breathe new life into this historic site and deliver community living for university students whilst regenerating this site to give it a new purpose and community benefit.”
