Construction firm awarded children’s home contract

MPH Construction has been awarded the contract to build a new children’s home in North Wales.Conwy’s Cabinet considered the tender evaluation report on 14 November, and agreed to award the contract for Glan yr Afon in Mochdre to the construction company.The previous home on the site has been demolished.Proposed is to build a new fit-for-purpose modern facility that is in line with current legislation, for continued use by social services as a children’s home.Cllr Liz Roberts, Conwy’s cabinet member for children, families and safeguarding, said: “It is so pleasing to see this project moving forward. The positive impact on the lives of children in Conwy county is at the very core of Glan yr Afon. These facilities will help us to support local young people by providing a care service within their community.”The Conwy County Borough Council project is funded by Welsh Government HCF capital funding.Now the legal processes have been concluded and the contract awarded.In the coming weeks, MPH will move on site and the work to construct Glan yr Afon is expected to take about 12 months.