Progress to date (February 2007)

 by Sheelagh Candy, Deputy Head

Morrison Construction has continued to make good progress, often in extreme weather conditions, to ensure that the building works are on target. The new school structure is now in place and is clearly visible from Viewfield road and from Portree. The main steel structure is now complete and the roof is currently being constructed over all parts of the new school. The roof over the three storey teaching wing has been completed and the suspended concrete floors are now in place. Blockwork has also started in the underbuilding.

The excavations for the swimming pool are complete and all timber beams are now in place over the pool ready for the roof covering. Work on the actual pool structure is due to begin very soon.  

 What’s next?

• During the next few months work will be carried out on the external walls of the building to make it weather tight.
• Once this has been achieved the classrooms will be formed and the internal work will begin.

 What’s happening when?

• Earthworks, foundations and structural steelwork are complete
• Roofing will continue during February 2007
• Blockwork will continue to the summer 2007
• Internal walls and services installations from February 2007 to May 2008
• Building Occupancy 12 May 2008
• Demolition of old school building July 2008 to September 2008
• Construction of Sports pitches September 2008 to January 2009
• Project Completion January 2009

Who’s who?

• Contact Manager for Morrison Construction:    John Milner
• School SMT Liaison:                                              Sheelagh Candy