28.11.08
Press release
Norwest Holst Awarded £29 Million Contract to Design & Construct New Secondary School in East Barnet
The London & Northern Home Counties region of Norwest Holst’s Building division (part of VINCI PLC) has been awarded a £29 million contract for the design and construction of a new secondary school in East Barnet.
The 11,700m² building will accommodate 1,350 pupils and 150 staff and will be constructed within the grounds of the existing school which will remain in full occupation throughout the construction period.
The school will feature large general teaching spaces and suites for specialist learning. Improved social facilities will include an auditorium linked to an open plan dining area within a double height space overlooked by galleries and a central, three-storey high entrance concourse.
In addition to high quality science laboratories and IT facilities, the new school will provide sports facilities which will be open for community use. These include a four court sports hall and a gym. Externally there will be four multi-use games areas and a full size, all weather sports pitch.
Parking and access will be provided for within the site and will include covered cycle stands, parking for 120 cars and separate entrances for vehicles and pedestrians.
Architect: Frank Shaw Associates
For further information, please contact:
Melanie Mathews, Public Relations Manager, VINCI PLC on 01923 233433 or 01923 470435 (direct)
04/28.11.08