A construction firm in Tyrone has scooped a £1 million replacement deal to carry out work at a college in Co Down.

Western Building Systems will replace a number of modular classrooms at New-Bridge Integrated College.

The firm will replace the existing modular blocks on site with five leading-edge modular double classroom blocks. The classrooms will occupy a similar footprint whilst providing a totally transformed, modern learning environment, manufactured to today's current building and energy performance standards.

The project forms part of the wider NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for the supply of Modular Buildings to the NHS Shared Business Services Membership and Associate members.

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Ciaran O'Hagan, Contracts Manager at Western Building Systems commented: "Taking place under an established framework, the tender process was well-managed from start to finish to the benefit of both the buyer and supplier.

"As the school will remain fully operational whilst works are underway, health and safety has been an especially key consideration within the construction planning process. The steel-framed modular buildings will be built in a manner that minimises disruption on site, whilst providing quality accommodation capable of being readily re-located in the future. The contract will include the removal and installation of each classroom one-by-one in a controlled, phased manner.

"Western Building Systems is delighted to continue this working relationship and our team is looking forward to creating a modern, learning-friendly environment in which current and future pupils can thrive."

(CD/LM)