Willmott Dixon has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the £46m project to build a combined schools and leisure campus in Ponteland, north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
The project is being developed for Northumberland County Council and will see the demolition of the existing Ponteland Leisure Centre, which is to be replaced by an improved facility.
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Willmott Dixon North managing director Anthony Dillon said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract for Northumberland County Council.
“We have developed a proposal based on the needs of the community, and are providing a range of facilities that will not only benefit the pupils from the schools but also local people for years to come.”
The new upgraded facility will feature a secondary and primary school, which once completed will be able to provide 2,040 places for pupils.
The campus has been designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects, and will accommodate a new 1,600-place secondary school and sixth form to be created alongside a 420-place primary school and nursery.
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By GlobalDataAn adjoining leisure campus will feature a 25m six-lane swimming pool, learner pool and children’s wet play area, as well as a fitness suite, studios and a clip and climb and soft play area.
Badminton courts, outdoor sports fields, a sports hall, two full size 3G pitches and a library are also included in the plans.
The Ponteland project will also be beneficial for the wider local community, as a combination of public and school-use facilities are scheduled to be developed for rugby, cricket, football and athletics.
Image: Ponteland’s integrated leisure and school campus. Photo: courtesy of Willmott Dixon.
