Construction work completes ahead of schedule at Wellingborough Crematorium

Leading contractor, Wates Construction, has reached the completion of the Borough Council of Wellingborough’s £4.5m single-storey crematorium at Doddington Road a month ahead of schedule.

Designed by Tweedale architects, the work has included the creation of a 120-seat chapel, offices and meeting room facilities.

Wates’ delivery of the 465m2 project has also seen the contractor carry-out landscaping work to the exterior of the development to create areas for floral tributes and 89 standard and 9 disabled car parking spaces.

Over the course of the project, Wates has engaged a total of 220 pupils in the area and created approximately ten employment and training opportunities, whilst providing 65 courses in health and safety, professional development and sustainability.

The work has also seen the contractor appoint a local supply chain, with £2.5m spent with local subcontractors and suppliers.

The project was procured through the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa) framework, which is managed by Scape Group and aims to improve the procurement and delivery of building works for public sector bodies.

Phil Harrison, Managing Director, Wates Construction Midlands and North said: “To have reached early completion on such a complex and specialist building is an incredible achievement, which is in-part a result of the close partnership our team has cultivated with the Borough Council of Wellingborough.

“The investment at Wellingborough Crematorium has brought with it a significant opportunity to enhance local employment and training, fulfilling a commitment shared by Wates and our partners at the East Midlands Property Alliance.”

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