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17/02/2022
Willmott Dixon Starts Work To Improve Academy In Telford
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to improve and upgrade Holy Trinity Academy in Telford.
The work is being carried out on behalf of Telford and Wrekin Council.
The full scale of works is set to complete ahead of the 2022/23 academic year.
The seven-month project will improve and expand the school's amenities, while supporting greater student intake to the Ofsted 'Good' rated school. The upgrades include the design and build of a new three-storey teaching block, which will house extended science facilities; equipped with four science labs, ten teaching rooms and other multi-purpose spaces. The plans also include single-storey extensions to the east and west elevations of the existing dining hall, to create additional space for students to use at breaktime and for assemblies.
Dan Doyle, Director at Willmott Dixon, said: "We're thrilled to start the extension works at Holy Trinity Academy. Utilising modular construction for the science block will save three and a half months of programme and help ensure that it’s complete in time for the next student intake. This method also offers improved quality and will help minimise disruption to the students during the construction.
"We are proud to play our part in creating new learning experiences for the students of Holy Trinity Academy for generations to come."
External works will renovate the outdoor sports areas and support the students' PE curriculum and events timetable. The Telford community will also benefit from a hireable space, as the new 3G sports pitch will be available to hire for local residents outside of school hours.
Meanwhile, Willmott Dixon will be investing in the area by running its successful Building Lives Academy and Traineeship Programme, which supports young adults aged 16-18 not in employment, education or training.
More than 97% of the site's construction waste will be diverted from landfill, and solar photovoltaic panels will be installed. Willmott Dixon will work closely with its supply chain partners to reduce diesel usage, while working with delivery partners to ensure that the Department for Education’s energy benchmarking requirements are met.
The work is being carried out on behalf of Telford and Wrekin Council.
The full scale of works is set to complete ahead of the 2022/23 academic year.
The seven-month project will improve and expand the school's amenities, while supporting greater student intake to the Ofsted 'Good' rated school. The upgrades include the design and build of a new three-storey teaching block, which will house extended science facilities; equipped with four science labs, ten teaching rooms and other multi-purpose spaces. The plans also include single-storey extensions to the east and west elevations of the existing dining hall, to create additional space for students to use at breaktime and for assemblies.
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Dan Doyle, Director at Willmott Dixon, said: "We're thrilled to start the extension works at Holy Trinity Academy. Utilising modular construction for the science block will save three and a half months of programme and help ensure that it’s complete in time for the next student intake. This method also offers improved quality and will help minimise disruption to the students during the construction.
"We are proud to play our part in creating new learning experiences for the students of Holy Trinity Academy for generations to come."
External works will renovate the outdoor sports areas and support the students' PE curriculum and events timetable. The Telford community will also benefit from a hireable space, as the new 3G sports pitch will be available to hire for local residents outside of school hours.
Meanwhile, Willmott Dixon will be investing in the area by running its successful Building Lives Academy and Traineeship Programme, which supports young adults aged 16-18 not in employment, education or training.
More than 97% of the site's construction waste will be diverted from landfill, and solar photovoltaic panels will be installed. Willmott Dixon will work closely with its supply chain partners to reduce diesel usage, while working with delivery partners to ensure that the Department for Education’s energy benchmarking requirements are met.
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