The contract involved the upgrade of facilities to the existing school building in response to the Council’s requirement to have improved classroom space that links to ‘activity learning areas’, suitable for modern learning. As such, a new extension was formed that proportionately corrects classroom space and density (now fully DDA compliant) that is connected by a new corridor and lift access to improve pupil circulation whilst the school’s library facilities have also been enhanced.
As part of making the building more accessible, the administration block has been lowered and appropriate alterations have been proposed to improve the internal qualities of the space as well as identify its particular function in the school. The grading of external levels and the creation of level access to both the Main Entrance and Nursery have also been delivered to improve accessibility for those with decreased mobility or are wheelchair users.
External features such as dedicated play areas for infants – something that was deemed to be lacking – have also been delivered and with the installation of a new external deck and level-access landscaping, teachers are afforded the opportunity for external learning.
Arc-Tech (Scotland) was involved in the design, supply and install of the M&E Services package on behalf of CCG (Scotland) which included the delivery of:
Client:
hub West Scotland/ Inverclyde Council
Arc-Tech Services:
£1.3m
Contract Value:
£9 million
