Work on new primary school under way

Construction of a new primary school in the Hampton area of Peterborough is under way, with work benefitting the environment and nearby residents.Work on the new St John Henry Newman Roman Catholic Primary School and Nursery in Aqua Drive, Hampton Water, started recently with staff from Eco Modular Buildings (EMB) commencing ground works and preparing foundations.In keeping with Peterborough City Council’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030, the authority is keen to adopt modern and environmentally-friendly methods of construction. This unique project will see the school built off-site at EMB’s Lean Manufacturing Facility in Hull, with modules then transported to site in phases for installation and assembly, providing a watertight superstructure within a matter of weeks.Modular build schools are becoming more commonplace across the UK, with these methods driven by the government’s Department for Education, through their MMC 1 Framework which is available to use by Local Authorities and Academy Trusts. A Modular delivery approach has many benefits including decreased waste, a reduced site period and reduced site traffic ensuring less disruption for local residents.EMB have established themselves as one of the country’s leading providers of bespoke buildings for the education sector, creating innovative building solutions for nursery, primary and secondary schools to the highest standards.St John Henry Newman Roman Catholic Primary School and Nursery is due to open in September 2022, catering for 630 pupils and will be run by the Diocese of East Anglia.The Diocese has organised two information events in Peterborough for parents thinking about sending their children to St John Henry Newman School. These will be held on:Monday, 1st November, 2-4pm at St Lukes Church, Benyon Grove, Peterborough, PE2 5XS25th November, 6-8pm at Hampton Vale Community Centre, Stewartby Avenue, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8NJ