Farrans Construction appointed to Keynsham Recycling Hub

Farrans Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the £39m Keynsham Recycling Hub.The project will see the development of a modern facility offering a range of services designed to make it easier for residents to recycle and help reduce general waste and operational costs.Works have already commenced on site.Glenn Gilmore, regional director at Farrans, said: “In line with Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency declarations and policy aims, the Keynsham Recycling Hub project will integrate many sustainability measures including on-site renewable energy generation.”We are pleased to be growing our logistics and waste management portfolio in England.”He added: “Alongside the construction works Farrans is committed to the delivery of an impactful programme of Social Value and Community Engagement in partnership with the local community in Keynsham and the wider Bath & North East Somerset area.”We believe it is important to develop and support a skilled workforce on site and build the skills capacity of the construction sector of the future leaving a lasting legacy in the heart of the communities that we work in.”Councillor David Wood, cabinet member for neighbourhood services, said: “I’ve been along to meet the teams working on this project and I am very pleased to see the progress made on site.”Keynsham Recycling Hub is an ambitious project which includes a raft of innovative measures that will help us to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies.”