The state-of-the-art police and fire hub in Redditch has won a top award at this year’s Constructing Excellence Midlands West Awards.
Delivering on Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s commitment to reform the police estate whilst delivering greater value for taxpayers’ money, the project won the Delivering Value Award.
Clinching the award, the nomination showcased how consideration wasn’t only made about cost, but how the project would unlock societal benefits with it delivering £8.78 million in ‘social value’ for the local community, more than double its target.
Nominated by building contractors, Speller Metcalfe, the £18.3 million project was overseen by the PCC’s Estates team in partnership with West Mercia Police and Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue Service.
Other key stakeholders on the project included Bond Bryan Architects, PAGABO, Curtins, and Walker Cotter.
Opening its doors for the first time in January 2025, the hub is home to officers and staff from West Mercia Police and the fire service enabling them to tackle the modern-day challenges they face, meet the needs of local communities and deliver greater efficiencies.
PCC John Campion said: “In 2023, I set out my ambition to deliver a new police base in the town, and I am delighted its opening has proven to be such a success, not only for the officers and staff who work within it but also for local communities.
“The project wouldn’t have been possible without the efforts of the people on the ground who have made it happen and I’m grateful for support from West Mercia Police and HWFRS at every step of the way.
“It’s therefore brilliant to see they have all received the recognition they deserve for the integral role they have played in delivering a once in a generation project in Redditch.”
The project was also shortlisted for the Building Project of the Year Award.
More information about the Constructing Excellence Awards can be found here.