Success Stories Cedar Hall School

Cedar Hall School

Safeguarding 60 crucial places, and future-proofing a very special Essex school.
Main Contractor: Morgan Sindall
Project Value: Circa £800k
Services: Mechanical, Electrical

DPL Group’s installation of Mechanical and Electrical works at Cedar Hall School

In March 2023, DPL commenced a vital project to replace very old, temporary classrooms at Cedar Hall School, Benfleet. DPL was contracted by Morgan Sindall, on behalf of Essex County Council, for whom we have conducted several successful projects. Our reputation and existing relationships meant we were awarded the work, which would need strong attention to detail, adaptability, and communication. 

Cedar Hall School is a SEN school for children and young people with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs, and the project was crucial because the school was at risk of losing 60 places, if the temporary structures were not replaced. The temporary classrooms dated back to the 1970s and were no longer fit for purpose. The school needed to future-proof its provisions for the next generation of intake. 

The new block would include teaching classrooms, a library, offices, two changing rooms, areas for speech therapy and counselling, providing crucial resources for the school’s 176 pupils ranging from 4-16 years old.

 

Challenges

Turnaround times were tight, and the school needed to be ready to welcome its first cohort of pupils at the start of the 2024 academic year, in line with the introduction of 750 new homes in the local area. 

The completion date was immovable, and as such, we invested in additional resources and labour to counteract the lack of flexibility, and ensure the school would welcome students on time.



Results

DPL provided full turn key solution for M&E services at this inspirational, state-of-the-art NET zero building in operation facility. DPL group carried out; Full design of M&E services, Mains Distribution, Internal lighting & External lighting, Natural & mechanical ventilation, VRF systems, LTHW systems, Underfloor heating, Photovoltaics (Solar PV), Building management systems, Fire Alarm & Security Services, and Site wide below ground Gas & water services.

The renewable energy systems installed will help the school hit their carbon emission targets as well as reduce their energy bills.

 

 

“We are delighted with our new two-storey classroom block.” The ‘Braithwaite Block’, named after our long-standing Chair of Governors, is conveniently located near our outdoor learning facilities, including our chicken enclosure and forest school area, and boasts a canopy under which basic motor mechanics can be taught. This facility will equip us to offer even wider opportunities to prepare our children and young people for adulthood today and well into the future.”
Nic Maxwell, headteacher at Cedar Hall School

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