BAM in partnership with Futures for Somerset, the Local Education Partnership, has been appointed by Somerset County Council to deliver the £7m Holyrood Academy expansion in Somerset
Designed by Grainge Architects, the Holyrood Academy expansion will consist of a purpose-built student/dining area, six classrooms and new office space and meeting rooms.
The expansion also includes an extensive refurbishment of the school’s existing accommodation and the modernisation of science facilities.
Work is already underway on the Holyrood Academy expansion, beginning with the safe demolition of the former Cresta swimming pool.
The new building will be all-electric and fitted with energy efficient fabric in line with Somerset County Council’s climate change strategy.
The Holyrood Academy expansion will help to support the demand for education spaces in the area
Tim Chell, BAM Construction’s western regional director commented: “This is another important educational scheme for Somerset that will increase Holyrood Academy’s capacity by an extra 225 places and help to support the Council’s strategic plans to address the demand for additional education spaces as the local population grows.
“We are delighted to have been appointed to deliver this project that will demonstrate BAM’s established credentials in building sustainable, energy-efficient schools in the region.”
‘Ensuring school places are there in future to meet Chard’s growing population’
Clare Paul, cabinet member for education and public health at Somerset County Council said: “We’re investing millions in schools and school places across Somerset to meet growing demand and to deliver high quality education.
“This £7 million project is exciting news for the school, for the town and the wider community and will ensure school places are there in future to meet Chard’s growing population.”
The BAM team has also been active in delivering social value by working with charity, Forest of Hearts, to help plant 700 trees in a single day.
