Work starts on Theological School redevelopment
Friday 17 July
Clearing the site for the new wing
Work on the first stage of this project – the construction of a new wing on the west side of the Old Warden’s Lodge (OWL) – commenced this week, with the demolition of the garage and clearing and preparation of the site.
The new wing, housing two large seminar rooms, will be built before the western half of OWL is refurbished to provide three smaller seminar rooms, new toilets and a student common room. The new facilities are expected to be available for the commencement of the 2010 academic year.
Trenches dug for the footings
Environmental measures have been given high priority and include double-glazed windows, sensor-controlled heating and lighting, natural ventilation, use of sustainable materials with good thermal performance, and energy-efficient appliances. Rainwater from the School’s roof will be collected into the Bulpadock tanks, which in turn, will supply the toilets and gardens.
The project includes re-landscaping of the internal courtyard, as well as the area between the School and the Chapel. A new rear garden area for small functions will also be created.
Pouring the footings