UK-based Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) has won the tender for $103m (£77.5m) Carlisle Citadel campus project of University of Crumbia, UK.

SRM will serve as the sole contractor for this project.

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The next stage of this project features completion of the planning application process.

The main construction work is anticipated to start in the first half of 2023.

Later this year, there will be some site preparation works including construction-related survey and archaeological investigations.

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The new campus plan will retain the heritage and historic features and Grade I listed Citadel’s rotundas.

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The design attempts to open the campus for public, making it inclusive and accessible.

Sir Andrew McAlpine said: “We are thrilled to have been appointed main contractor on the Carlisle Citadel campus project.

“Building on 153 years’ experience delivering engineering excellence for our clients, we look forward to working collaboratively with all key partners, the University of Cumbria, Cumbria County Council, Carlisle City Council, and Cumbria LEP and optimising the social value that this scheme will create for the region.”

The key partners in this project are the University of Cumbria, Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria LEP.

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is providing a fund of $66.5m (£50m) for this project through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.

The Carlisle Town Deal Fund is providing an additional $5.3m (£4m).

University of Cumbria vice chancellor and professor Julie Mennell said: “Today’s contractor announcement takes us another step closer to developing a new university campus in the heart of the city, and we were delighted to welcome Sir Andrew McAlpine yesterday to visit the Citadels site.

“The Citadels project is going to be truly transformational for place and people, increasing the accessibility, reach and impact of our academic offer and bringing more activity, footfall and investment into our city.”

The project is expected to complete by 2026.

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Image: University of Cumbria has appointed a contractor for the new Carlisle Citadel campus project. Credit: University of Cumbria.