Royal Liberty School in Romford is set to expand as part of a £20 million construction project.

Contractor Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver the scheme, which will include the refurbishment and expansion of the school within the Grade Two listed Hare Hall on Upper Brentwood Road.

Work will include a new food technology room, extra science laboratory, further additional classroom space and larger canteen for an increased intake, plus a separate external sports hall.


A temporary school facility will also be built to house pupils from Hare Hall while work is carried out.

This project was awarded under the Southern Construction Framework.

Willmott Dixon is working with a team that includes Vincent & Gorbing Associates as architects and ARCADIS Design & Consultancy as project manager.

Work will begin on the project later this month, with completion expected by autumn 2021.

This project follows on from Willmott Dixon's success on Romford's Sapphire Ice Rink and Swimming Pool last year.

Chris Tredget, managing director for Willmott Dixon in North London, added: "The team are exceptionally proud of what we created in Romford with the Sapphire Ice Rink and Swimming Pool, which has been a popular addition to the town. We are keen to make a similar impact with our work to expand Royal Liberty School with new facilities that will provide an excellent educational environment for many generations of local pupils."

(CM/MH)