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Main contractor Bowmer + Kirkland has officially broken ground on the £50m re-development of Cramlington Learning Village for the Department for Education. The milestone event marks the start of construction on the three-storey school building following the completion of the site set up.
The Bowmer + Kirkland site team were joined on site by the DfE project team, Northumberland County Council, WSP and key individuals from Cramlington Learning Village, including their longest serving member of staff, Kim Rochester, who joined the school in 1985.
Jon Bird and Kim Irving, Co-Headteachers at Cramlington Learning Village said:
“We are excited to begin this new chapter in our school. For us this groundbreaking does not just mark a physical process but is about laying a foundation where our students will be inspired, challenged and empowered.”
Ed Besford, Regional Director at Bowmer + Kirkland said:
‘’Bowmer + Kirkland are thrilled to have been appointed main contractor on the redevelopment of Cramlington Learning Village. It is really exciting to be part of the process that will provide the school and local community with state-of-the-art facilities for generations to come.’’
A Department for Education spokesperson said:
“Every child deserves a safe, high-quality classroom where they can focus on learning. After years of neglect, too many children are being taught in school buildings that are in poor condition, and that simply isn't good enough. We are thrilled that work has begun on a new school and sixth form building at Cramlington Learning Village that pupils can not only feel proud of, but that meets the needs of all its students now and for future generations. Through our Plan for Change we are investing in the future, with almost £20 billion for the School Rebuilding Programme through to 2034-35 - rebuilding over 500 schools across England with 250 additional schools to be selected in the next two years.”
Construction of the 10,000m2 main teaching block will provide classrooms, science rooms, an assembly hall, a dining area and breakout spaces. Externally, new sports pitches will be formed to supplement the existing sports facilities as well as a car park and social areas.
The final phase of the project includes demolition of the existing school buildings with the exception of the Junior Learning Village and the Sports Building, which will remain operational throughout and will be incorporated within the complete development.
Bowmer + Kirkland has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Derbyshire County FA, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting local grassroots football across the county.
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