Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi, has broken ground on one of the first 100 schools to be rebuilt under the Prime Minister’s ten-year School Rebuilding Programme.
He joined the B+K site team, pupils and staff at West Coventry Academy for the ceremony which kick started construction on the £38.4m school which will be built through the Modern Methods of Construction Framework with off-site and pre-construction manufacturing and innovative processes ensuring a more sustainable build.
The Rebuilding Programme carries out major rebuilding and refurbishment projects at school and sixth form college buildings across England, with all new buildings to be net zero carbon in operation.
The building at WCA has been designed to reduce energy consumption and support the UK’s net zero by 2050 target.
Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed to rebuild the entire school including a brand new, state of the art sports hall, which will also serve the local community.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said:
“Today I broke ground on one of the first 500 schools that the government is rebuilding, which will transform the lives of thousands of children over years to come.
We are revolutionising the school estate to future proof both our children’s education and the environment, with new school buildings that are net zero in operation – leading the charge for more sustainable schools and supporting students and teachers to make a positive impact on the environment.”