Cowley Road
VolkerFitzpatrick is officially commended construction on a new operational hub in Cambridge on behalf of Cambridge City Council.
This £9 million project will provide a modern facility for the council's fleet vehicle parking, essential for cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, and safety services. The new 7,500m² hub will feature offices and staff facilities, supporting the Council’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. VolkerFitzpatrick is implementing various sustainable solutions throughout the project to help meet this target.
The project was secured via the £8 billion Procure Partnerships Framework, which simplifies procurement and ensures high-quality standards, helping clients manage risks effectively for large-scale developments.
The works include refurbishing and converting an existing car showroom, whereby the building will be stripped back to its steel frame structure and a new aluminium framed full-height window-curtain walling system will be installed.
A two storey extension to the side of the existing hub will be constructed and include timber cladding with vertical slats across the large first-floor windows. This building will provide a range of staff facilities along with offices for the operational team and will serve as storage for the council's fleet used for cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, and health and safety.
