Temporary School Hall Installed in Five Days at Mount Street Academy

A fully operational school hall installed in just five days

Background

Mount Street Academy occupies a traditional brick building in Lincoln that is almost 100 years old. When its existing hall required significant maintenance, the school needed a temporary replacement so everyday activities could continue while the work was carried out.

The Challenge

Mount Street Academy needed a temporary building that could:

• Stay in situ for six to twelve months
• Be installed within the week-long school holiday
• Fit a constrained site on the playground, without the need for groundworks or foundations
• Be delivered through a limited gate on a residential site with narrow roads and parked cars
• Provide a safe, spacious and flexible environment for everyday school use
• Minimise disruption to pupils, staff and neighbouring residents

The Solution

Smart-Space designed a substantial multi-purpose hall with the space and height required for both sport and everyday school activities.

Delivered in component form, the building's PVC roof meant it could be installed directly onto the playground without the need for a pre-prepared base. Installation was carefully scheduled for the February half-term and within five days, the building had been constructed, connected to the electrics and handed over ready for use when pupils returned.

The Outcome

Mount Street Academy was able to take its existing hall out of use without losing an important part of school life. The temporary building provided space for PE lessons, lunchtime dining, assemblies, parent events and other activities throughout the maintenance period.

The hall blended well into the school site, drew no objections from local residents and was well received by staff, parents and pupils.

Customer Feedback

Andrew Stokes, Site Manager at Mount Street Academy, said:

“From the very first phone call, we felt completely confident in choosing Smart-Space to help us. They do what they say they will, on time and exactly to schedule. The choice to introduce a Smart-Space building has proved more than satisfactory."

Need a Temporary School Hall?

If refurbishment or maintenance work will take an existing facility out of use, Smart-Space can provide temporary space designed around your school, site and maintenance programme. Call 01827 330000 or complete the enquiry form to discuss your requirements.

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