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School modernisation a step closer
Published: 16/12/2016
A contractor has been selected to undertake a modernisation programme to
Connah鈥檚 Quay High School.
Wrexham based Kier Construction will work on the replacement of the existing
Design and Technology (D&T) block and Art and Food Technology block. The three
storey block will be replaced with a new two storey building comprising
Administration, D&T, Food Tech, Art and Design and room for additional teaching
provision, office space, toilets, lift, stairs and a plant room.
The work forms part of the Welsh Government鈥檚 21st century schools programme
and follows the recent successful completion of Holywell Learning Campus and
Deeside 6th Form College.
Building work is due to start in summer 2017 and the contractor will ensure as
little disruption as possible to learners and the local community, with a
planned completion date of early 2019.
The Leader of 97色网, Councillor Aaron Shotton, said:
鈥淭he Council has agreed a funding package with Welsh Government for its 21st
Century Schools programme worth 拢64.2m. Two modern and exciting campus
developments recently opened in the County at Holywell and Deeside as part of
this programme. The Council remains committed to investing in the future of
our children and young people. We continue to work to provide a high quality
sustainable education for all our learners.鈥�
Councillor Chris Bithell, 97色网鈥檚 Cabinet Member for
Education said:
鈥淭his is another milestone in the Council鈥檚 commitment to provide modern
facilities for children, young people and the wider community. The contract has
been awarded under the North Wales Schools and Public Buildings Contractor
Framework.鈥�
The procurement process provides councils with a pre-qualified group of
contractors so that they do not have to go through a lengthy and expensive
tendering process, saving on time and costs. Not only are the contractors
assigned in a fair way, they maximise benefits to the local community, sustain
economic development and deliver environmentally sound buildings whilst
creating jobs and apprenticeships.
John O鈥機allaghan, Managing Director of Kier Construction Northern said:
鈥淜ier are delighted to have been selected as the contractor to modernise
Connah鈥檚 Quay High School and we are confident of delivering a best-value and
inspirational learning environment, providing lasting community benefits
including local employment and training.鈥�
From the left: Cllr Bernie Attridge, Damian Hughes - FCC, Cllr Aaron Shotton,
Dylan Wyn Jones - Kier, Bob Adams - Kier, Martin White, Cllr Chris Bithell and
Ann Peers