07.05.20
Contractor appointed for £6m school improvements in Herefordshire
A Herefordshire primary school is set for a £6m expansion after a contractor was agreed for the work to be carried out.
Herefordshire Council has signed a contract with Morgan Sindall Construction to take on the major renovation of Marlbrook Primary School at Green Croft.
Included in the construction programme is six new classrooms, a new hall and a dedicated hygiene and physio room.
The popular school, which has seen number rise in recent years, has an Outstanding rating by Ofsted and will soon benefit from new netball courts and an improved car park.
Capital funding for the project was approved in November last year and this week’s contractor appointment means that work can now begin.
All work will be carried out in line with public health guidelines and Government regulations and support from the Council on minimising disruption to traffic and for residents.
Councillor Felicity Norman, Herefordshire Council Cabinet member for Children and Families, and Councillor Gemma Davies, Cabinet member for Commissioning, Procurement and Assets, said they were delighted that the scheme was progressing.
“Marlbrook Primary School is a real success story and this significant investment will help the council and everyone concerned to build on that.
“Once the work is complete pupils will benefit from a state-of-the-art learning environment and the very latest facilities to help make sure they get the best possible start to their education.”
Head teacher Tracey Kneale said the announcement was much-needed good news in the midst of the coronavirus situation.
"The whole school community is delighted that the building work will soon begin. At such a difficult time for all our families, it is something for us to look forward to in the months ahead."
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