Warden completes pair of town centre projects

A North West construction firm has completed two projects as part of the £23.6 million Reconnecting Runcorn regeneration programme.

Warden Construction has delivered the transformation of the former Granville Library into WELL Runcorn, a new wellbeing, education and lifelong learning hub, alongside the refurbishment of part of the Grade II-listed Camden Buildings to create a digital skills centre for Halton Borough Council.

WELL Runcorn brings health, education and wellbeing services together in a single town centre location.

The facility is expected to support up to 60 further education students and enable around 500 additional healthcare assessments each year.

The project included the construction of a mezzanine level providing classrooms and learning space, consultation rooms, meeting areas, a public café and staff facilities.

Warden also completed the £2 million refurbishment of the Camden Buildings, creating flexible learning and workspace for the council and community organisation Power in Partnership.

The scheme included a new two-storey extension, breakout and event space, learning kitchen and landscaped rear garden, while preserving the building’s historic façade.

Alongside the construction works, Warden delivered a range of social value initiatives, including support for Runcorn Community Foodbank, donating art and surplus construction materials for community use, and providing 84 apprenticeship weeks.

Ian Williams, managing director of Warden Construction, said: “These projects are a great example the positive impact regeneration can have on a town and its people. 

“We’ve transformed two important buildings into modern facilities that will support health, education, learning and enterprise, while preserving the heritage of Runcorn town centre.

“These were collaborative projects from start to finish, and the end results reflect the commitment of our team, client partners and supply chain. 

“We’re especially pleased that the quality of the completed schemes have been recognised by stakeholders, and we hope the buildings will serve the community well for many years to come.”

The projects form part of Halton Borough Council’s wider Reconnecting Runcorn programme, which comprises eight regeneration schemes aimed at improving opportunities for residents and supporting economic growth.

Warden is also completing refurbishment works at Halton Stadium, home of Widnes Vikings, with the project due for completion later this year.

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