The Kier team working on the Brynhyfryd Care Home in Builth Wells have assisted the local pre-school (Riverside Playgroup) in achieving a three-year ambition to provide an external classroom for the children of the local community.

Playgroup manager Rachel commented: "Kier have created a fantastic new outdoor area. We are absolutely delighted with the result after trying to get this project off the ground for three years. This new area has enhanced the children’s learning opportunities and allows them to play outside in all weathers."

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Kier was only able to achieve this goal by involving members of its local supply chain, who gave their free time and expertise to help with the design and construction of the play area.

Designers Austin Partnerships provided the design for the foundations, which allowed Kier's groundworks contractor E & T.L. Jones to commence with the preparation and installation of the concrete foundations. Waste was removed by JPR skips and stone and concrete kindly supplied from the local quarry by Hanson and Cemex.

The steel canopy was procured and installed through a Kier partner with funds from the playgroup, after which Kier was able to provide finishing touches such as soft surface flooring, which was provided by Soft Surfaces Ltd. Finally, A.P. Carpentry installed a timber fence and gates, provided by Kier, to keep the children secure.

(CD)