Vinci has reached a key milestone on the construction of the new King's School in Macclesfield at a 'last bolt' event to mark completion of steelwork erection.
The project, which comprises 1350 tonnes of steel, is on track for completion in May 2020 and is currently halfway through construction. The project will boast an impressive six lane, 25-metre swimming pool, central library, café, art studios, rugby pitches, all-weather hockey pitches and a 400-metre athletics track.
Head Master, Dr Simon Hyde attended the ceremony along with Councillor Adam Schofield, Mayor of Macclesfield, The County's Lord Lieutenant David Briggs and some of the current pupils were also witness to the special occasion.
Councillor Adam Schofield, Mayor of Macclesfield, said: "I am very pleased that it blends into the surrounding landscape nicely and it will be a fantastic addition to Macclesfield's facilities."
VINCI Construction UK's Project Manager Martin Horton added: "We are delighted with progress and we will be proudly handing over what is going to be a magnificent site, on time. It is a really exciting project for us to work on and it has been a pleasure today to welcome a group of pupils, parents and Governors to show them the progress on their new school.
"The completion of the steel frame is a major milestone and we will now bring in a range of different trades to complete the concrete flooring, underfloor heating, brickwork, blockwork and drainage, before we start the landscaping."
We wish the team all the best in what promises to be an extraordinary school campus for the pupils and teachers to enjoy.
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