Eric Wright Construction has commenced work on site at Rumworth School in Bolton.
The works will increase capacity and improve resources for group activities at the outstanding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school.
Based on Armadale Rd in Bolton, Rumworth School provides education for children aged between 11 and 18 years, who have special educational needs and disabilities. It has achieved regular outstanding ratings by Ofsted.
The £5 million project for the expansion of the school was procured via Clear Futures, with whom Bolton Council has a partnership, with Eric Wright Construction as the appointed contractor.
Architectural, town planning and building surveying practice, Cassidy + Ashton, is providing planning and design consultancy services for the new facilities. The practice’s design team undertook extensive engagement with key stakeholders from Rumworth School, Bolton Council and joint venture partner, Clear Futures, to create a vision for the new build.
The new two-storey teaching block will create 14 additional classrooms as well as providing several large rooms for group activities. The building will also provide welfare rooms, extra resource and storage space and hygiene suites on each floor.
On completion, the new facilities will enable the school to increase its capacity by 140 pupils. The project will also lead to new teaching jobs being created.
Mark Green, construction operations manager said: "It's great to be starting on site with the delivery of these new facilities for Rumworth School. We’re looking forward to making good progress through the summer holiday period and working again with Bolton Council and Clear Futures."
Construction News
13/08/2024
Work Commences On Site At Rumworth School In Bolton


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