Summary:
- Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed main contractor for the £274 million Castle Leazes student accommodation redevelopment in Newcastle upon Tyne, commissioned by Unite Students and Newcastle University.
- The project involves replacing the original 1,250-bed 1960s accommodation with 2,009 modern, affordable student rooms, significantly increasing capacity and quality.
- Bowmer + Kirkland, with extensive experience delivering over 3,000 rooms for Unite Students and Newcastle University, commenced demolition and enabling works in June 2024.
Original article:
https://www.marketingderby.co.uk/news/construction-giant-to-deliver-274m-student-scheme/
