Winvic starts £93m Edgbaston Stadium build to rent job

The bulk of works will be to build a £93m private rental flats scheme for developer Patrizia UK.

The firm’s civil arm also has secured highways works for Warwickshire County Cricket Club as it creates 76,000 sq ft of car parking and a large piazza ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 18 months.

On ‘The Residences’ build to rent scheme, Winvic will deliver 375 flats across five concrete-framed blocks of five, seven, eight, 13 and 18-storeys building using two site tower cranes

Full fit-out will also be undertaken by Winvic and the project handover will take place over five phases, facilitating the cricket club, car park, conference facilities and practice nets to remain open throughout the works.

Edgbaston Road will be realigned and a new opening on Pershore Road will be formed by Winvic as part of the programme, plus an access road through the site will also be constructed.

The work is scheduled to be completed in the second half of 2023.

Initial activity for WCCC on the western side of the stadium will include ground works as well as the demolition of a derelict building.

This is in preparation for the reconfiguration of the existing car park and creation of new parking areas, resulting in a further 229 spaces than the current provision.

A new 56,500 sq ft entrance plaza will also be constructed, which will enhance the main arrival space for visitors as well as help improve accessibility and circulation around the famous cricket stadium.

updated: 14/01/2021