Work set to start on major Cumbrian educational project

The University of Cumbria has appointed Caddick Construction as the lead contractor to create the first university campus in Barrow-in-Furness.

The campus will deliver degree programmes aligned initially to areas such as Computer Science (including cyber security), Business Management and Advanced Manufacturing.

University of Cumbria Chief Operating Officer, Mark Swindlehurst, said: “Offering innovative, inclusive facilities and provision, this campus will help transform lives and communities for generations to come. The increased reach and accessibility of higher education in, for and from Barrow means that this campus will have a long-lasting impact, offering new opportunities and inspiration to so many who choose to live, visit, work and study in the area and beyond.”

Paul Dodsworth, Managing Director of Caddick Construction Group, comments: “Over the years we have delivered a number of specialist education facilities and we’re pleased to be applying our expertise to the University of Cumbria’s new Barrow-in-Furness campus, while also extending our portfolio of work within the region. Forming part of our team’s preparations to start work on-site, we have been engaging with our local supply chain partners who will support our delivery of work in the coming weeks.”

Once complete, this state-of-the-art facility will provide new teaching spaces, laboratory space, workshops, offices, catering facilities and new landscaping to the immediate area, along with new cycling and car parking facilities.

The scheme is being funded by the UK Government, BAE Systems and the University of Cumbria. It is located on a 2.6-hectare site provided by BAE Systems next to its Submarine Academy of Skills and Knowledge,