A £10 million redevelopment of Holy Family RC & CE College in Heywood is now underway.
Holy Family is the third Heywood school to receive funding as part of Rochdale's Building Schools for the Future programme after Siddal Moor Sports College's and the brand new Darhhill Study Centre's revovations are now complete.
The redevelopment of the site will consist of the demolisment of the three story teaching block and administration wings. The remaining buildings will be remodelled and refurbished to meet the schools requirements. New facilities being built at the school will be:
A detached Sports Hall with auxiliary accommodation
A two storey teaching wing extension
An extension to increase the food technology provision
The investment programme is being delivered by the council's local education partnership, inspiredspaces Rochdale, and its main building contractor, Carillion.
Councillor Donna Martin, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families at Rochdale Borough Council, said:
"The ambitious rebuilding plans at Holy Family will transform the school with improved ICT services enabling pupils and staff to access learning with ease using the latest technology. The outside space will also feature new pedestrian and cycle routes with a secure cycle area for staff and pupils.”
Claire Butler, General Manager of inspiredspaces, said
“It is a privilege to be involved in delivering such an unprecedented level of investment in education across the borough. We are looking forward to continuing to work with the school throughout the build period to deliver construction-related curriculum projects, work experience and careers advice for the students.”
The school will be completed in October 2013.
