Case Study
Borras Park School
Location:
Wrexham
Project type:
School Extension
Project value:
£7 million
Client:
Read Construction / Wrexham County Borough Council
Completion:
2021
Project overview
JPS worked alongside TACP Architects and Read Construction to deliver the structural and civil engineering design of Borras Park primary and infant school extensions for Wrexham Council.
Providing full civil and structural engineering services, JPS supported the project from design through to construction, developing practical and sustainable solutions that enhanced educational facilities while meeting the needs of pupils, staff and the wider community.
The project also incorporated temporary works design and sustainable drainage strategies to ensure safe construction and effective long-term site management.
The engineering challenge
The scheme presented several challenges, including:
- Delivering new educational facilities within an operational school environment.
- Coordinating civil and structural engineering requirements across multiple extension buildings.
- Developing temporary works solutions to facilitate safe and efficient construction.
- Incorporating sustainable drainage measures to manage surface water effectively.
- Ensuring the design met the functional requirements of modern educational spaces.
The engineering solution
JPS was responsible for:
- Providing full civil and structural engineering design services.
- Developing structural solutions for the primary and infant school extensions.
- Designing temporary works to support the construction programme.
- Preparing sustainable drainage strategies for the development.
- Coordinating engineering solutions with the wider design and construction team.
The outcome
- Successful delivery of £7 million of new educational facilities for Wrexham Council.
- Enhanced learning environments for pupils and teaching staff.
- Effective integration of civil and structural engineering designs.
- Sustainable drainage measures that support long-term site resilience.
- Safe and efficient construction through the implementation of temporary works solutions.
