New school building completed in Derby

The construction of a new school building at the Murray Park Community School in Mickleover, Derbyshire, has been completed by a Wates Construction and Derby City Council partnership at a cost of £7.8M.

The new school building, named the Maple Park Centre by the school’s students, includes features such as a new reception area, office spaces for staff, and 15 classrooms, while also allowing for the introduction of new kitchens and the reconfiguration of classroom space.

The delivery of this new building has resulted in an increase in the school’s capacity by a figure of 550 student, from 1,100 to 1,650.

Plans were set out for the new building in 2017, with architectural responsibilities being appointed to Lungfish Architects, while construction was undertaken by Wates thereafter.

The project was appointed through the Scape Regional Construction framework.

The Regional Managing Director of Wates Construction Midlands, John Carlin stated: “It is a testament to Derby City Council’s foresight for the future of Murray Park Community School that we have now handed over these impressive new facilities to staff and students.

“It was a bold ambition for the school but our first class team has delivered on the Council’s brief to create a truly innovative learning environment for young people. We have really enjoyed working with the Council on this project and look forward to seeing the Maple Park Centre’s impact upon those pupils who will access the facilities in the years to come.”

The Headteacher of Murray Park School, Nicola Caley added: “We are thrilled with our fantastic new building. It has completely transformed our students’ educational experience. Working with Wates has been a pleasure and the delivery of the building ahead of schedule was much appreciated. We would also like to express our thanks to the local authority who have worked tirelessly in the background to ensure the best service.’

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