CONTRACTOR FOR SCIENCE PARK GROWTH

M-Sparc on Anglesey set to add additional building

- By OWEN HUGHES

M-SPARC, Wales' first science park, has announced that Wynne Construction has been appointed to design and build a second building on their site on Anglesey.

The science park near Gaerwen opened back in 2018 with the aim of diversifying the economy, raising average wages and attracting people back to the island.

With M-SParc's flagship building now at capacity, the new building will feature offices, workshops and laboratories, as well as training, outreach and event spaces; enabling the site to grow while continuing to leverage Bangor University's onsite research excellence.

Professor Edmund Burke, Vice-Chancellor, said: "Bangor University's Science Park, M-SParc, was established as a driver for long-term economic growth and innovation in North Wales, building on the University's research strengths and regional opportunities. From the outset, it was always the goal to expand the site to increase our support for innovation in science and technology.

"With the recent announcements of major regional investment, the need to grow our facilities and capabilities has never been clearer. This expansion will enable us to further develop our close engagement with local companies, ensuring that innovation benefits the wider community and supports sustainable regional growth."