Work has begun on a new £8m school for Central Lancaster, which will create a new science and technology block for Central Lancaster High School
Collinson Construction has commenced work on a new £8m school for Central Lancaster, bringing state-of-the-art facilities to the 750 pupils at Central Lancaster High School.
The firm is building a new science and technology block for the 56-year-old school, with work to demolish four existing buildings at the Crag Road school commencing shortly.
Collinson Construction is acting as main contractor for the scheme, with the firm’s modular division building the new science and technology block using modern methods of construction.
The new facilities involve technical and outdoor spaces
The new building will feature five state-of-the-art science laboratories, and new facilities and workshops for design technology and a food technology kitchen.
The works will be followed by a second phase later in the year which will add an additional 11 classrooms.
A new central courtyard will be developed between the new and existing buildings, opening up a central green space for pupils.
John Cowper, principal at Central Lancaster High School, said: “This new state-of-the-art school will be transformational for the education we are able to deliver to the young people of Lancaster.
“Our pupils at Central Lancaster High School deserve excellent facilities and the new school will bring a completely new look to the area. Alongside good quality teaching, these facilities will help students at Central Lancaster receive the best possible education so that they can flourish and go on to achieve at the highest level.”
Modern methods of construction are being used for swift construction
Collinson’s modular division are building the new science and technology block at the firm’s own factory offsite in Catterall, before being assembled on the school grounds once ready later in the year.
The modular construction method means the building can be completed quicker with less disruption for neighbours on Crag Road.
Robert Duxbury, managing director of Collinson Construction, said: “We’re investing heavily into our own modular manufacturing factory in Lancashire, including new state-of-the-art equipment, which coupled with our modular expertise and inhouse design and manufacturing facilities, has allowed the majority of the construction phase to be completed in our factory, with the final fit out works being completed on site – meaning minimal disruption to the wider school.”
