Contractor starts work on £6m school schemes

Willmott Dixon has started work to deliver new building projects at two schools in the East Midlands.

The contractor has been brought in to deliver the work at two schools in Lincolnshire as part of the county council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities school programme.

The two projects are worth £6 million and involve the contractor working on Eresby School in Spilsby, and Willoughby School in Bourne. They were procured through the SCAPE Construction framework.

Nick Heath, director of delivery at Willmott Dixon, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be working on both of these amazing schemes.

“With only 20 special education schools currently operating in Lincolnshire, we want to do everything we can to increase school places across the county to allow students of all ages easier access to the education they deserve.

“Despite currently being in a national lockdown, the team will continue to operate by adhering to stringent safety procedures and enhanced social distancing measures.”