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Work starts on site to build two new primary schools in North East Lincolnshire

Chris

9/23/2024 1:41:27 PM

Business

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Construction work has started on sites in Waltham and Scartho to build two new primary schools, to open in September 2025.

 

Workers from award-winning regional building contractor, Hobson & Porter, are on site this week preparing the ground for the initial phase of the works.

 

The primary schools, which are being funded by North East Lincolnshire Council, the Department for Education and through Section 106 contributions, will be run by Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust (LGAT).

 

The projects, based on Matthew Telford Park in Scartho, and on land off Sunningdale in Waltham, received planning approval at the start of the year.

 

Speaking shortly after Hobson & Porter were announced as the winning contractors, Council Leader, Councillor Philip Jackson, said:

 

“It’s great to see this project now progressing, with a building contractor appointed and getting on site. Over the coming months we’ll start to see things happening on site and that’s fantastic.

 

“These two schools will provide some much-needed additional education provision for children in our area.”

 

The Trust has held events in both villages to showcase its plans for Waltham Gateway Academy and Scartho Gateway Academy. These events were aimed at parents of children who may wish to attend the schools once they open in September 2025.

 

Residents with any queries about the construction of the two new schools should email Schoolbuildinbox@nelincs.gov.uk.

 

Chief Executive Officer Martin Brown said: "We're pleased to see contractors on site and the project progressing.

 

"We're excited about opening the two academies and look forward to meeting prospective parents and carers at the meetings in Scartho and Waltham.

 

"They'll be able to choose either school when the local authority opens its admissions process later this Autumn."

 

Joe Booth from Hobson & Porter said: “We have a long and successful track record in the education sector, across both Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, but it’s still always an exciting moment to start work on new-build school projects, which will inevitably become valuable assets within their respective communities.”

 

Stephanie Ledgerwood, from Equans, whose Architectural Team designed both schools and will act as contract administrator throughout the construction, added: “Work starting on site is an exciting step forward for the project and we are looking forward to seeing the designs come to life as works unfold.

 

“The benefits these schools will have on our community are endless and we are so glad to be a part of it.”

 

Both schools will have 210-pupil places, including specialist provision for 12 students with special educational needs and disabilities.

 

The project is being delivered by Equans, working in partnership with North East Lincolnshire Council.

 

Residents in the surrounding area have been sent a leaflet informing them about the works. 

 

The two academies will open in September 2025, with admission details for parents being released this Autumn.

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