Building maintenance project for green innovation

A one-day event to promote the partners who have developed the green innovations at the most environmentally friendly school in Sheffield is being hosted by Kier Sheffield.

Kier Sheffield is hosting a one-day event to promote the partners who have developed the green innovations at the most environmentally friendly school in Sheffield.

The new Sharrow School, due for completion in July, claims to be the greenest school in the city.

With its radical bio-diverse roof and ground source heat pump, it's setting the standard for schools in the future.

Kevin Taylor, construction manager for Kier Sheffield says: "The purpose of this event is to introduce our guests to the partnership, and provide them with the knowledge of the project and the use of innovative features which will make the school a modern and incredible place to learn.

Cath Basilio, senior architect for Sheffield Design and Project Management at Sheffield City Council will be discussing the learning outcomes for the day.

Mark Peat, head of capacity, planning and development for Sheffield City Council, will follow with an explanation on the impact that the new school will have on the local community.

He adds: "This innovative project would not have been possible if it hadn't been for the vision and commitment of the partnership.

Over time, I look forward to seeing it add value to the learning experiences of the pupils.

"Following the welcoming talks, our guests will be taken on a tour around the school site, where they will be shown the eco-friendly innovations and hopefully some of our new residents - wildlife on the roof.

Returning to Bramall Lane for lunch, guests will participate in afternoon presentations where they will get the chance to quiz the brains behind the innovative features.

Nigel Dunnett, director of the Green Roof Centre, University of Sheffield and Phil Moore, director for Eco Heat Pumps will discuss the funding, installation, maintenance, payback time and benefits of the bio diverse roof and ground source heat pump systems.

The teachers and pupils of Sharrow School are due to move into their new school building in September 2007.

Previously split between two sites, infant and junior, pupils and staff will all come together in the new building, together with a new nursery facility to offer family support and outreach services to the community.

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