Work will start in January and last 10 months at the Cyclopark, next to the A2 between Dartford and Gravesend

Fitzpatrick will be working in close partnership with the client Kent County Council, the designers Jacobs and four specialist subcontractors to deliver the cycling facilities at Cyclopark.

Kent County Council is leading on the park’s development and has secured in excess of £7m for the capital development.

Total costs for the full scheme are estimated at £9.7m. Further funding has been secured from Sport England, the Colyer-Fergusson Trust, British Cycling and the Homes and Communities Agency.

Diyal Nonis, contracts manager for VolkerFitzpatrick, said: “This is a really exciting project not only for Kent, but also for the South East of England. We are delighted to be involved and look forward to working with both Kent County Council and Jacobs to deliver these unrivalled sports facilities.”

David Brazier, Kent County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste, and the Council’s Member Cycling Champion, said: “I’m delighted to be able to say that the construction of Cyclopark will soon be underway and even happier to announce Volker Fitzpatrick as contractor.

“They have a long and successful history with particular reference to similar projects in the South East. They have demonstrated an enthusiasm and capability for the project that wasn’t present in any of their competitors submissions and an understanding for the consultation process required to develop the full potential of the specialist facilities.

“They should be preparing before the end of the year and starting on site in January 2011 and I look forward to working closely with them as Cyclopark finally takes physical shape.”