We are carrying out more maintenance improvements to school buildings than ever this year, investing around \u00a32 million, with work already completed at a number of primary and junior schools across South Gloucestershire over the summer holidays.<\/p>\n
There are 17 projects taking place in total and this schools maintenance work includes new roofing and roof repairs, heating and water services, toilet refurbishment, security improvements and new windows.<\/p>\n
The investment totals \u00a31,970,000 in maintenance projects during this year alone and is part of a four-year programme of work totalling \u00a37.5 million.<\/p>\n
Projects already completed include Courtney School in Kingswood which has had roof gutter repairs, with further repairs and replacement of rooflights planned for Easter 2021. Hawkesbury Upton Primary has had an upgrade to its fire alarm system and emergency lighting. Cherry Gardens Primary has had its fire alarm system replaced, and Christ Church Juniors has had its intruder alarm system replaced. The Ridge Juniors, Iron Acton Primary, St Michael\u2019s Primary (Winterbourne) and St Barnabas Primary\u2019s extension have all had their boilers replaced.<\/p>\n
Other notable projects include the re-roofing of Barley Close Community Primary School and refurbishment of the toilets at Chipping Sodbury School.<\/p>\n
Cabinet Member for Schools, Skills and Employment Cllr Erica Williams said: \u201cImproving school standards in South Gloucestershire is our number one priority and we want to ensure that our pupils have the best learning environments that we are able to provide.
\n\u201cThis maintenance work that is taking place at a number of primary and junior schools across our area will help make sure that our education facilities remain safe and functional places for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
South Gloucestershire Council\u2019s Cabinet approved a record \u00a378 million investment into schools over a four-year period, funding the creation of new schools as well as capital improvements to a number of existing school buildings. This is the largest ever investment into schools made by the Council and reflects the highest priority we attach to improving school outcomes \u2013 not just in terms of results, but in terms of the learning experience and environment, for both pupils and staff.<\/p>\n
A full list of the school maintenance work is below:<\/p>\n
Hawkesbury Primary School, Hawkesbury Upton
\nUpgrade existing fire alarm system and enhance emergency lighting (35k)
\nRe-roofing (150k)<\/p>\n
Cherry Garden Primary School, Bitton
\nReplacement of alarm system (50k)<\/p>\n
Courtney Primary School, Kingswood
\nRoofing repairs (150k)<\/p>\n
Wellesley Primary School, Yate
\nRoofing repairs (80k)<\/p>\n
Barley Close Community Primary School, Mangotsfield
\nRe-roofing (230k)<\/p>\n
St Barnabas Primary School (extension), North Common
\nReplacement of boiler plant (20k)<\/p>\n
St Michael\u2019s Primary School, Winterbourne
\nReplacement of boiler plant and hot & cold water systems (300k)<\/p>\n
Little Stoke Primary School, Little Stoke
\nFlooring and steelwork (80k)<\/p>\n
Bowsland Green Primary School, Bradley Stoke
\nHealth & safety playground work (80k)<\/p>\n
Christ Church CofE Junior School, Downend
\nReplacement of alarm system (35k)<\/p>\n
Christ Church Primary School, Hanham
\nCladding (40k)<\/p>\n
Beacon Rise Primary School, Kingswood
\nStonework (100k)<\/p>\n
The Ridge Junior School, Yate
\nReplacement of boiler plant (120k)<\/p>\n
Iron Acton Primary School, Iron Acton
\nReplacement of boiler plant (100k)<\/p>\n
Abbotswood Primary School, Yate
\nKS2 Windows replacement (250k)<\/p>\n
Chipping Sodbury School, Chipping Sodbury
\nToilet refurbishment (150k).<\/p>\n
Total investment for 2020\/21: \u00a31,970,000.<\/p>\n