{"id":23599,"date":"2021-10-07T11:31:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T10:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/?p=23599"},"modified":"2021-10-07T11:31:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T10:31:32","slug":"almost-3-million-of-school-building-improvements-carried-out-across-south-gloucestershire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/education\/almost-3-million-of-school-building-improvements-carried-out-across-south-gloucestershire\/","title":{"rendered":"Almost \u00a33 million of school building improvements carried out across South Gloucestershire"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are carrying out more maintenance improvements to school buildings than ever this year, investing just under \u00a33 million, with work completed at a number of primary and junior schools across South Gloucestershire over the summer holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are 48 individual 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, along with the installation of solar panels and LED lighting as part of the decarbonisation programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The investment totals \u00a32.8 million in maintenance projects during this year alone and is part of a four-year programme of work totalling \u00a37.5 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Projects already completed include Almondsbury Primary School which has had its boiler plant replaced, and Bromley Heath Infant & Junior schools which has had its boiler plant replaced, and new fan convectors and windows installed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Blackhorse Primary School in Emersons Green has seen the replacement of LED lighting and the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) system as part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, along with having its heating controls replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Frampton Cotterell Primary School has had its main entrance canopy refurbished and front elevation windows replaced. Manorbrook Primary School in Thornbury has new electric catering appliances, replacing older gas models and Hanham Abbots Junior School has had cold water pipework upgrades.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Employment Cllr Erica Williams said: \u201cOur number one priority in South Gloucestershire is improving school standards and we want to ensure that our pupils have the best learning environments that we are able to provide.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis maintenance work is taking place at primary and junior schools all across our area and will help make sure that our education facilities remain safe and functional for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also carrying out work to install energy efficient LED lighting and solar panels at a number of schools, which helps support our Climate Emergency ambitions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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In March 2019, 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For further information on education and support for children and young people visit<\/span><\/p>\n

www.southglos.gov.uk\/edresources<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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A full list of the school maintenance work is below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Almondsbury Primary School, Almondsbury<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of boiler plant (250k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Baileys Court Primary School, Bradley Stoke<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of obsolete heating controls (20k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beacon Rise Primary School, Kingswood<\/span><\/p>\n

Stonework repairs (100k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Blackhorse Primary School, Emersons Green<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of obsolete heating controls (20k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bowsland Green Primary School, Bradley Stoke <\/span><\/p>\n

Playground resurfacing (190k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bromley Health Infant & Juniors, Downend<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of boiler plant serving both schools plus replacement of fan convectors (200k) and window replacement (50k) in Junior School<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cadbury Heath Primary School, Warmley<\/span><\/p>\n

Electrical mains upgrade (20k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Courtney Primary School, Kingswood<\/span><\/p>\n

Roofing replacement and gutter repairs (323k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Emersons Green Primary School, Emersons Green<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of obsolete heating controls (35k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Frampton Cotterell Primary School, Frampton Cotterell<\/span><\/p>\n

Refurbishment of main entrance canopy and front elevation windows replacement (15k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hanham Abbots Junior School, Hanham<\/span><\/p>\n

Replace cold water services lead pipework (150k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hawkesbury Primary School, Hawkesbury Upton<\/span><\/p>\n

Part reroofing (150k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kings Forest Primary School, Kingswood<\/span><\/p>\n

Landscaping repairs (50k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mangotsfield Primary School, Emersons Green<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of obsolete heating controls (40k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manorbrook Primary School, Thornbury<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of gas catering appliances with electric models (54k)<\/span><\/p>\n

Hot and cold water services work (17k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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North Road Primary School, Yate<\/span><\/p>\n

Part reroofing (50k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Old Sodbury Primary School, Old Sodbury<\/span><\/p>\n

Part rewire (20k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oldbury on Severn Primary School, Oldbury on Severn<\/span><\/p>\n

Part reroofing (60k)<\/span><\/p>\n

Electric mains upgrade (40k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Park Primary School, Kingswood<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of movable partition (25k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Parkwall Primary School, Cadbury Heath<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of gas catering appliances with electric models (46k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shield Road Primary School, Filton<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of gas catering appliances with electric models (30k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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St Chad\u2019s Primary School, Patchway<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of gas catering appliances with electric models (38k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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St John\u2019s Mead Primary School, Chipping Sodbury<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of gas catering appliances with electric models (33k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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St Michael\u2019s Primary School, Winterbourne<\/span><\/p>\n

Intruder alarm replacement (35k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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St Stephens Infant School, Kingswood<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of obsolete heating controls (25k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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St Stephens Junior School, Kingswood<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of obsolete heating controls (20k)<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of incoming mains water pipework (17k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trinity Primary School, Badminton<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of obsolete heating controls (25k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wellesley Primary School, Yate<\/span><\/p>\n

Drainage and gutter repairs (80k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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School maintenance improvement work undertaken in schools this summer which are part funded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (<\/span>https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/public-sector-decarbonisation-scheme<\/span><\/a><\/span>):<\/span><\/p>\n

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Barrs Court Primary School, Longwell Green<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of LED lighting (64k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Blackhorse Primary School, Emersons Green<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of LED lighting (56k)<\/span><\/p>\n

Installation of solar PV system (30k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Christ Church Junior School, Downend<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of LED lighting (43k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marshfield Primary School, Marshfield<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of LED lighting (45k)<\/span><\/p>\n

Installation of solar PV system (25k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Old Sodbury Primary School, Old Sodbury<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of LED lighting (11k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Park Primary School, Kingswood<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of LED lighting (59k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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St Michael\u2019s Primary School, Stoke Gifford <\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of LED lighting (93k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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St Stephen\u2019s Infant School, Kingswood<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacement of LED lighting (48k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beacon Rise Primary School, Kingswood<\/span><\/p>\n

Installation of solar PV system (45k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Olveston Primary School, Olveston<\/span><\/p>\n

Installation of solar PV system (27k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stanbridge Primary School, Downend<\/span><\/p>\n

Installation of solar PV system (20k)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Total investment for 2021\/22: \u00a32.8 million.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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