Willmott Dixon gets green light for Kirby school rebuild
AI Article Summary
Willmott Dixon has received planning approval to construct the new Outwood Academy Kirkby in Nottinghamshire, replacing the existing 1970s structures. The project is fully funded by the Department for Education under its School Rebuilding Programme and is scheduled for completion by the 2028/29 academic year. The construction will be phased with a temporary teaching block to ensure continuous education. Willmott Dixon aims to also provide social value through local job opportunities and career advice for students.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how fully funded educational infrastructure projects can be effectively planned and executed through phased construction, which minimizes disruption. For Canadian builders, this means leveraging phased project execution could be beneficial, especially in crowded urban areas, while ensuring funding partnerships with governmental institutions may streamline project approvals and timelines.
