Wiltshire academy set for expansion

Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed by Wiltshire Council to a £14.6 million expansion of Sarum Academy, which will provide additional classrooms, improved facilities and enhanced sports provision.

Procured through the Southern Construction Framework, the scheme includes the construction of a new two-storey science block, refurbishment of part of the teaching block and the conversion of another existing building for sports and physical education use.

Supporting Wiltshire Council’s Environmental Policy objectives, the science block is being designed to operate at net zero carbon, while detailed sustainability assessments have helped identify opportunities to reduce energy demand, improve efficiency and minimise the environmental impact of the scheme.

Councillor Jon Hubbard, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “Wiltshire Council is committed to investing in the education of our young people. We carefully plan for future demand so that we can provide as many local school places as possible.

“It is important that young people can attend school in their local community and benefit from excellent facilities that support their learning, wellbeing, and future aspirations.”

Morgan Sindall Construction’s Area Director Cliff Kinch said: “The expansion of Sarum Academy is a really exciting project, as we know that it’s going to help futureproof Salisbury’s educational landscape by creating hundreds of new secondary school places.

“It’ll also be looking after the local community’s future generations in more ways than one, as its net zero design will provide a sustainable, high-end teaching environment for years to come.”