Turf cutting for HEIQ project with Wrexham University

Pioneering technology and interprofessional collaboration are key to Wynne Construction’s work on the enhancement of Wrexham University’s Health and Education Innovation Quarter (HEIQ).

A turf cutting ceremony celebrated the start of the next phase of activity, which is part of the ongoing Campus 2025 strategy – an £80m investment project.

With the goal of taking the institution to even greater heights, Wynne is tasked with creating a new immersive teaching environment that will allow for a virtual and augmented reality.

Construction work will also include a teaching and learning lab, hydra simulation suite to help students with critical decision-making skills, specific study spaces, and a café.

Activity on the next phase is anticipated to be completed by December 2025, with Wynne Construction targeting to have up to 40 people on site each day at the height of the works and to employ 10 trainees and apprentices, both directly and through its supply chain.

Chris Wynne, managing director of Wynne Construction, said: “We’re thrilled to be building another educational facility that will provide students with a state-of-the-art and innovative learning experience. 

“We’re also looking forward to continuing our working relationship with Wrexham University and delivering the associated social value benefits such as work experience and opportunities for site visits.” 

Wynne Construction is already delivering the £8m contract for the university’s Enterprise, Engineering, and Optics Centre (EEOC), as part of the Campus 2025 strategy.

Paul Moran, capital projects manager at Wrexham University, said: “We are pleased to have appointed North Wales-based Wynne Construction as the main contractor of this project, who possess an excellent track record in education works in North Wales and beyond.   

“This next phase of our HEIQ is going to make a real impact on our students’ overall experience and learning.” 

Dr Caroline Hughes, associate dean for student engagement at Wrexham University, added: “This next phase will see us continue to strive forward when it comes to providing our students with technology enhanced, immersive learning experiences using devices and software, that will help prepare them for their chosen professions and work collaboratively, as they would in the professional environment. 

“These new facilities will enable significant enhancement in our students’ learning experience and will allow for increased opportunities for interprofessional working.” 

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