Sweco to provide engineering expertise to Central Hub projects

Sweco has been appointed by the Urban Growth Company (UGC) to deliver engineering and technical expertise for projects across the UK Central Hub in Solihull.

Under the three-year contract, Sweco will provide consultancy services and independent technical advice on critical transport infrastructure schemes, including highways and rail, major development and energy plans that are connected to the 1,300 hectares of mixed-use land.

The UK Central Hub is expected to deliver significant economic, environmental and social benefits for the West Midlands and beyond.

Large scale investments, such as the HS2 Interchange Station at the Arden Cross development site and the transformation of Birmingham International Station on the West Coast Mainline will play a key part in the area 's transformation.

Joanna Mole (pictured), director for Strategic Consulting at Sweco and programme director for the contract said: “Bringing together expertise from our Solihull office as well as specialists from across the UK and Europe, we are delighted to collaborate with the UGC in helping them to unlock the full potential of The UK Central Hub.

"This is an exciting time for the region and we are thrilled to be a part of it, along with our sub consultant, Pell Frischmann. ”

Stuart Cox, Highways and Transport director for Pell Frischmann said: “Winning a spot on the UGC 's Technical Advisory framework with Sweco supports our continuing efforts to play a key role in the transformation of the West Midlands. ”