Case Study
Malpas Primary School
Location:
Malpas, Cheshire
Project type:
Primary School Extension
Project value:
£1.5 million
Client:
Read Construction
Completion:
2018
Project overview
JPS was appointed as the Civil and Structural Engineer for the circa £1.5 million refurbishment and extension of Malpas Alport Primary School in Cheshire.
The project was undertaken to expand and enhance the school’s facilities through the construction of a new teaching block and hall extension, alongside significant external improvements.
The wider scheme included the creation of new play areas, additional car parking provision and associated drainage infrastructure, delivering a modern and functional learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
The engineering challenge
The scheme presented several challenges, including:
- Integrating new-build accommodation with the existing school facilities.
- Designing a new teaching block and hall extension to support the school’s growing operational needs.
- Coordinating extensive external works, including play areas, parking facilities and site infrastructure.
- Developing effective drainage solutions to accommodate the expanded footprint and external improvements.
- Delivering a cohesive engineering design that balanced functionality, safety and long-term performance.
The engineering solution
JPS was responsible for:
- Providing civil and structural engineering design services for the refurbishment and extension project.
- Designing the structural elements of the new teaching block and hall extension.
- Developing engineering solutions for the external works across the school site.
- Designing new car parking areas and associated site infrastructure.
- Delivering drainage designs to support both the new buildings and external improvements.
- Coordinating civil and structural design elements to ensure seamless integration with the existing school.
The outcome
- Successful delivery of expanded educational facilities at Malpas Alport Primary School.
- Creation of a new teaching block and hall extension to enhance teaching and learning environments.
- Improved outdoor facilities through the provision of new play areas.
- Enhanced access and parking arrangements for staff, parents and visitors.
- Effective drainage and infrastructure upgrades supporting the long-term operation of the school.
- A modernised and future-ready primary school environment that meets the needs of the local community.
