The UK's Department for Education (DfE) has selected Kier for the redevelopment of Northolt High School in the London Borough of Ealing, England.
This project was kicked off with a ground-breaking event earlier in the month, marking the start of construction works on site.
The redevelopment plan includes the demolition of the current school buildings to create space for the new facility.
It will accommodate the existing 900 secondary school students, 200 sixth-form students, and provide 30 additional resource provision places for students with special educational needs.
The new school will be constructed in two phases using Kier’s K-School design platform.
The facility will be net-zero carbon in operation, meeting the DfE's latest output specification requirements.
It will feature thermally efficient buildings, ground-source heat pump technology, and green roofs with photovoltaic (PV) panels.
The school's redevelopment is expected to benefit students and teachers, as well as the local community.
New facilities, including outdoor sports pitches, a three-court multiuse games area, a long-jump area, and more, will be accessible for community use.
This project is part of the broader School Rebuilding Programme scheme initiated by the latest UK national government, which focuses on the rebuilding and refurbishment of schools and sixth forms across England.
Kier Construction managing director David Rowsell said: “We are delighted that we have been appointed by the Department for Education to design and construct the new Northolt High School. This project will transform the school into a state-of-the-art facility which will have a positive impact on the community for years to come.
“We look forward to using our wealth of experience in building first-class educational facilities to deliver this redevelopment, which will enable the school to expand its additional resource provision and sport facilities, ensuring the school has an inclusive academic and pastoral environment.”
Additionally, last week, Kier secured a contract with the UK’s Ministry of Justice to expand His Majesty’s Prison Channings Wood in Devon.
