Topic Schools and Colleges, Carbon
Date 14 Jun 2023
Galliford Try’s Building East Midlands business has entered into contract with the Department of Education (DfE) to deliver the new Catherine Infant School in Leicester.
The new £14m facility will be designed to be a Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCiO) school by using sustainable elements in its design, such as photovoltaic panels and a green roof.
The project will see the creation of a new two-storey building, to replace the current school, which was graded as outstanding by OFSTED during its last inspection. The new site will also include new car parking, as well as a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and a play space that will have direct access from the classrooms.
Jon Marston, Managing Director for Galliford Try Building East Midlands, commented: “We are excited to begin work on this fantastic new school in Leicester, and look forward to providing the students and staff with the high-quality facilities they deserve.”
“We look forward to working with all the stakeholders involved to deliver a NZCiO school, a key part of our offering in the education sector.”
This project will make another great addition to Galliford Try’s portfolio of low-carbon school projects, which includes the likes of Greenhead College, Marjorie McClure and Blackridge Early Learning Centre.