Galliford Try wins contract to build prison in South Wales

9th Sep 2013 07:28

Housebuilding and construction group Galliford Try has been selected to build the second phase of the HM Prison & Young Offenders' Institution Parc in Bridgend, South Wales.The company has been appointed by Bridgend Custodial Service, G4S Care and Justice Services and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to construct a new house block containing 216 cells that will accommodate 387 prisoners.The £35m project will include a two storey industrial workshop and education building along with a visitor centre and gatehouse. A 350 space car park, extended perimeter walls and security fencing will also be created."We are delighted to have been selected again by G4S and the MoJ following the successful completion of phase one at HMP Parc," said Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald."This contract demonstrates the difference our proactive approach to partnering with our clients and delivering their requirements makes in a competitive market place."RD