A number of enhancements have been completed at Torquay Academy in Devon, including the development of a new theatre as well as extensive facility upgrades.

The £2.2 million expansion scheme saw a new 300-seat theatre named The Platform opened on site, with a packed-out audience showing up to watch a short time-lapse video showing The Platform's construction was followed by a 75 minute music concert performed by students.

Morgan Sindall Construction delivered the major scheme at Torquay Academy, which included an extension to the school's dining room, multi-use hall and alterations of the existing multi-use games area (MUGA). The Platform also features two changing rooms and two PE classrooms, which have been built behind the sports hall on the edge of the MUGA.

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Torquay Academy's expansion marks the continuation of an ongoing partnership with Morgan Sindall Construction. In 2018, the company delivered a new £1.4 million classroom block on behalf of Torbay Council in partnership with TDA, an award-winning provider of business and property services across the South West. The new three-storey classroom block features six classrooms and three dry changing rooms.

Prior to this, Morgan Sindall Construction refurbished two of the school's classrooms into state-of-the-art science labs.

Paul Cockram, area lead and operations manager at Morgan Sindall Construction, said: "Torquay Academy's significant investment into its teaching, sport and creative offering will help to enrich the lives of all students, creating a well-rounded, modern facility that provides an exceptional learning experience.

"The latest stage of expansion work marks the continuation of our ongoing partnership with Torquay Academy, which has been a truly collaborative process. Morgan Sindall Construction has a long-standing history of delivering first class educational facilities and we hope that everyone at the school is delighted with the new addition to their growing campus."

(CM/JG)