Leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments Kier has handed over the new development of the existing Mayfield School in Portsmouth in Hampshire to the Department for Education. The three-storey building is 9422 square meters in size and will cater for over 1,200 primary and secondary pupils. This new school is located on the eastern playing field of the existing school and has been delivered as part of the DfE’s Priority Schools Building Programme. The new building includes 74 classrooms, a spinning studio, modern arts facilities, and a revamped pre-school nursery. A dedicated innovation laboratory has also been constructed to support STEAM learning.Elements of the former school building have been retained in the new development, including the portico entrance as well as war memorial plaques and the original 1930s clock is now on the façade of the new building.Kier worked with the local community throughout phase one of the project, providing 10 work placements, three jobs as well as hosting several virtual work experiences with students from surrounding colleges.The final phase of the project is underway and includes the demolition of the old building, making way for the schools extended playing fields. Works are due to complete in April 2022.
Leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments Kier has handed over the new development of the existing Mayfield School in Portsmouth in Hampshire to the Department for Education. The three-storey building is 9422 square meters in size and will cater for over 1,200 primary and secondary pupils. This new school is located on the eastern playing field of the existing school and has been delivered as part of the DfE’s Priority Schools Building Programme. The new building includes 74 classrooms, a spinning studio, modern arts facilities, and a revamped pre-school nursery. A dedicated innovation laboratory has also been constructed to support STEAM learning.Elements of the former school building have been retained in the new development, including the portico entrance as well as war memorial plaques and the original 1930s clock is now on the façade of the new building.Kier worked with the local community throughout phase one of the project, providing 10 work placements, three jobs as well as hosting several virtual work experiences with students from surrounding colleges.The final phase of the project is underway and includes the demolition of the old building, making way for the schools extended playing fields. Works are due to complete in April 2022.
