Kier has been appointed to build a new £23 million school in Sheffield.
The contractor will deliver the new Woodside School on behalf of the council. Enabling works will start next month, with main construction works to begin in summer.
The scheme is the first contract awarded through the new YORbuild2 framework and will provide a new through school from nursery to sixth form pupils.
Almost 9,000 sq m of new education space will be created, while the existing Grade II listed Pye Bank School building will be refurbished, providing a further 1,800 sq m of space.
Once finished, the school will be able to accommodate 1,200 pupils from nursery to sixth form.
John O'Callaghan, Kier Construction Northern managing director, said: "We're extremely pleased to be awarded this opportunity to provide a vital new school for Sheffield.
"We deliver on average 25,000 school places every year across the north and are confident that, by working closely with the council to understand their requirements, we can build a facility the City will be proud of.
"This is Kier's first contract award through the YORbuild2 framework and we're looking forward to continue working with local authorities and public sector bodies across the North of England as we help to play our part in establishing the Northern Powerhouse."
Cllr Jackie Drayton added: "I'm excited that we are building what will be a fantastic new school in the north-east of the city, bringing use back to a wonderful landmark building for Burngreave- the Old Pye Bank Board School, which is a Grade II listed building, to benefit the city.
"We look forward to working with Kier to create a superb educational facility and help achieve our ambition for Sheffield."
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