Work starts on new primary school in Manchester

Building firm Conlon Construction has begun work on a new build primary school in the  Gorton area of Manchester.

Working alongside architects, Cassidy + Ashton, the firm is transforming the old Gorton Mount Primary Academy site into a new primary school and nursery that will accommodate 472 pupil.

The existing two-storey property will be completely demolished and replaced with a new 2,285m two-storey building.

The project also includes a playground alongside the current all-weather pitch, and is due to complete and handover to Vantage Multi Academy Trust in June 2020.

Phil Ashall, EFA framework delivery manager at Conlon Construction, said: “Gorton Primary School sits among a number of projects currently underway by Conlon Construction across Greater Manchester, including Hazel Grove Primary School and Cheadle Primary School.

“We’re looking forward to handing over a brand-new school ready for its September 2020 intake and provide much-needed additional and quality school places for local people.

“As a contractor, we embrace the importance of delivering social value through our projects and work closely with our partners, supply chain and local residents to ensure we remain focused on delivering employment and skills training opportunities for local people, including apprenticeships, and leaving a lasting positive legacy.”

Lisa Jones, chief operating officer at Vantage Multi Academy Trust said: “This is a very exciting project for Vantage Multi Academy Trust and the school will be a great addition not only to our group, but more importantly the local area.

“With our St James CoE Primary school just around the corner and recently being rated as Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted, we have the support to ensure that the pupils of Gorton Primary school have the best start that we can provide for their journey through education.”

Conlon Construction was formed in 1961 by five Conlon Brothers.

The company is today managed by a main board of six, two of whom are second generation family members.