Construction firm Henry Brothers, headquartered in Magherafelt, has been selected to deliver a £10.3 million Joint Asset Workshop and Stores at Darby House in Wellingborough, commissioned by Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone.
The scheme, due to complete in June 2027, will consolidate fleet management for Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service into one modern facility on the current Darby House car park.
Ian Taylor, Managing Director of Henry Brothers, said: “We are pleased to have been appointed to deliver this important project for Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Work on the project started at the end of March, and we are already making good progress.”
The development centres on a substantial two-storey building. At ground level, multiple industrial access doors will lead to vehicle bays for mechanical works, supported by welfare amenities including toilets and showers. The upper floor will accommodate a combination of office accommodation and storage.
Sustainability is embedded in the design, with measures intended to cut energy use and carbon emissions, while also reducing whole-life maintenance and operational costs.
Danielle Stone, the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said: “I am pleased that we will be working with Henry Brothers to deliver the new joint asset and workshops stores building.
“Sharing facilities for Police and Fire, where it makes sense to do so, offers best value for money for the taxpayer and both organisations. The new building will offer first class facilities for our staff to help them give the best service to the public, and I am looking forward to seeing it open next summer.”
The delivery team includes Gleeds as project and cost manager, Corporate Architecture as architect and principal designer, Millward providing civil and structural engineering, and Anderson Green responsible for MEP services. The project was procured through the Crown Commercial Service Framework on a single-stage basis and will proceed under a traditional construction contract with contractor design elements.
Ian added: “This project demonstrates our continued commitment to delivering complex, multi-service facilities that support vital community services. Our team is proud to contribute to a sustainable, efficient workspace that will benefit both the Police and Fire services for years to come. We look forward to working closely with all partners to successfully deliver this scheme.”
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