Lincolnshire Priory Federation of Academies
Leeds office has just been awarded a £4.2m contract by Balfour Beatty Construction to provide mechanical and electrical services to one of the largest academy projects in the country.
The Lincolnshire Priory Federation of Academies comprises the amalgamation of five schools into three new first class academies. Balfour Beatty Engineering Services has recently started on-site at Priory Witham Academy.
BBES will design, supply and install the mechanical and electrical services at Witham and biomass boilers are included as part of the overall sustainable services being installed.
The Witham Academy (pictured) will educate children up to the age of 18 and will provide outstanding facilities and specialise in performing arts and business. This will be the first all-age school to be built in the country.
Work started in September 2009 for ultimate client Lincolnshire County Council and is scheduled for completion in August 2011. Aecom is the consultant on this project.
Orders are anticipated in January 2010 for the two other new build academies namely Priory City of Lincoln and the Priory LSST, with a combined value of around £7m.
Posted: Tuesday 8 December 2009