Skanska to expand British prison for EUR 65.3m

Swedish construction firm Skanska has been awarded a GBP 52mln (EUR 65.3 mln) contract to design and build an extension to the HMP Lowdham Grange prison in Nottinghamshire, UK. The contract was awarded by Serco, which operates and manages the prison on behalf of HM Prison Service.

The project involves the construction of two housing blocks with a total of 260 cells and a two-storey activities building covering approximately 2,900 m². Work also includes the expansion and renovation of existing buildings as well as upgrading of the external environment within the security zone. Skanska is also responsible for the structural and civil design, and mechanical and electrical installations.

Construction will begin in July 2008 with completion of the main works set for early 2010 and of the entire scheme by summer 2010.

Skanska designed and built the original 500-place prison, which was completed in 1997, as well as a 128-place extension, delivered in 2007. Earlier this year, Serco awarded Skanska a contract worth GBP 53mln to expand the prison at Dovegate in northern England.