Construction work has been completed on a new £7 million primary school in Great Yarmouth.
Morgan Sindall Construction carried out the works at North Denes Primary School which included the development of a new two-form entry teaching facility, to provide 420 school places, as well as external landscaping and the demolition of the existing 1930’s school building.
The project is the latest to be delivered for Norfolk County Council as part of the council’s £169 million investment programme to meet the demand for school places in growing communities across the county.
The school, designed by Norfolk Property Services (NPS), features photovoltaic panels on the roof, drawing on passive environment design principals to create a naturally ventilated, energy efficient, environmentally friendly building.
In addition to this, and given the school's close proximity to the sea, Morgan Sindall Construction worked closely with the NPS design team to ensure any materials used on the building were able to withstand the coastal environment.
Morgan Sindall Construction provided work placements for local students to gain hands-on experience across all elements of the construction and built environment sectors. The company also worked closely with North Denes School to provide Christmas presents for each child and assistance to the much-needed foodbank, which operated from the school.
Alister Broadberry, Area Director for Morgan Sindall Construction said: "We are pleased to have completed work to deliver this important new educational facility for Great Yarmouth, offering the growing community access to first class education in an inspiring and modern setting.
"Morgan Sindall Construction has enjoyed furthering our close collaborative relationship with Norfolk County Council and NPS throughout the scheme, as well as sourcing labour and materials locally where possible to ensure the impact of the project is felt by the wider Great Yarmouth community."
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