Wrexham Council Win Award For King Street ‘Improvements’

Wrexham Council has been awarded an environmental excellence award for the £1.2 ‘environmental improvements’ on King Street, which was constructed by Balfour Beatty.

John Mather, Honorary Secretary of ICE Wales Cymru, North Wales Branch presented the CEEQUAL award to Council Leader, Cllr Neil Rogers.

The project received an “excellent” rating” with a score of 85.3% against a comprehensive set of evidence criteria.

Speaking about the award John Mather, said: “It has been a pleasure to be in Wrexham today to present this well-earned Whole Project Award to the King Street Environmental Improvement Project Team. It’s always good to see clients, designers and constructors working together in partnership to deliver successful projects and being recognized for their efforts.”

The project was funded by the European Regional Development Fund which provided new lighting, seating, pavements, litter bins and planting. New CCTV was also installed.

Cllr Neil Rogers, Leader of Wrexham Council, said: “Delighted that the team has been awarded this prestigious award. It demonstrates our commitment to improving the environment in the town centre for the benefit of traders and shoppers alike.