Following the completion of a number of projects across their estate, Coomber Associates were appointed by the Trust to provide a full range of project services to form a SEND base for up to 20 pupils.
Through a detailed feasibility process and early engagement with planners via pre-application, we were able to streamline the planning process on a tight site and to meet an accelerated delivery programme to accommodate displaced pupils.
The project delivery, on an active school site, was complex and required careful planning and management at tender stage to ensure a safe environment for pupils and staff during term time. We were able to use our experience and expertise gained through multiple similar projects to navigate the client team through the process.
The buildings works were split into two distinct phases – the ‘new build’ and ‘refurbishment’ stages. The new build element, to form a two storey four classroom block, took 9 months starting in early January and completing in August. The refurbishment section consisting of four existing classrooms, could only be undertaken during the summer holidays as it would have displaced pupils during term time which led to an ambitious but deliverable programme of works.
The outcome of this project has been highly praised.
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