Tfl tram system for T&T

Transport for London has appointed Turner & Townsend as consultant to assist in creating an application for its £574m Cross River Tram System. The proposed route operates between Camden and Kings Cross in the north and Brixton and Peckham in the south.

Fresh start for Wakemans

Wakemans has teamed up with Lichfield-based housebuilder Fresh Space Developments to provide consultancy on a range of housing projects in Staffordshire.

Sweett runs athletic track

Cyril Sweett is to project manage the construction of a new home for Lee Valley Harriers athletic club this autumn, a scheme including a new club house, sprint track and covered grandstand.

McBains goes back to school

McBains Cooper is to start work this autumn on a new academic building at the University of Brighton. The £15m project is part of a major redevelopment of the University’s Falmer Campus.

Officers’ new office

Essex Police are to get a £4m police station development in Great Dunmow, and have appointed Banks Wood & Partners to the project.

Jacobs Gibb takes off

Not only is Jacobs Gibb designing Prestwick’s new air traffic control building, it will also be providing project management and consultancy for the £35m scheme.

PCM shows good form

After getting the go-ahead for a state-of-the-art, all-weather racing track, Kempton Park has appointed PCM Safety as planning supervisors.

Gleeds gains Bury project

Gleeds has won the QS contract for the redevelopment of Bury St Edmunds town centre, a site known as the Cattle Market. The project starts next year.

Calford awards contract

Calford Seaden Partnership has awarded a contract to build 32 flats in north London to contractor Botes. The scheme is due for completion in 2007.

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QS News