About the event
Willmott Dixon was appointed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to deliver a new English medium primary school in Glyn-coch.
The project is now 21% complete and due to finish in Autumn of 2026. Spanning 2,824 m², the school will be built to Passivhaus standards as well as being net zero in operation.
Willmott Dixon was appointed via SEWSCAP to deliver the primary school and community hub development. The facility will include a two-storey replacement school building on the current Craig yr Hesg Primary School site and adjoining land, along with two Multi Use Games Areas, a grass sports pitch and playgrounds, a car park with 43 spaces including EV charging bays, and bike/scooter/buggy storage to encourage sustainable travel.
The development will also feature three dedicated rooms for community use and a Welsh language Meithrin.
This site uses CSCS Smart Check – the only platform to verify all 2.1 million CSCS-logoed cards.
Activities
During the visit there will be an overview of the project from the site team before putting on some PPE to have a walk around the site and witness current operations.
At the time of visit these are likely to include Timber frame structure complete with the roof works, windows and brickwork all ongoing and also internal works commenced.
A brief site induction from the Build Managers will be required. No more than 5-10 mins duration. Just to cover basics or emergency procedures, toilet etc.
Information
Minimum age: 14 years old
Children under 18 must accompanied by an adult or guardian
Accessibility: Flat sturdy shoes are required and there will be safe walkway route provided
Get in touch
Our address:
Cefn Lane, Pontypridd, Wales, CF37 3BP, United Kingdom
James Hanwell
james.hanwell@willmottdixon.cio.uk
07970 202695