Construction firm GRAHAM has completed work on a new crèche at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) in Newcastle, Co Down.

Little SERC, which provides a "safe, secure and stimulating environment" for up to 26 children, was delivered by GRAHAM Facilities Management in anticipation of the September 2020 academic year.

The 12-week programme involved design, construction, M&E installations, building fabric modifications, full fit-out and decoration. Looking ahead, GRAHAM will also be responsible for the lifecycle and maintenance of the crèche for the next 15 years.

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The crèche facilities now include separate dining and sleeping areas, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a nappy changing station and a bathroom comprised of three child sized toilets and sinks. It also features a wet area, spacious creche room, buggy storage and a large outdoor play zone.

Ryan Connor, GRAHAM Facilities Manager, said: "The Little SERC crèche is a fantastic, transformative facility for the SERC Newcastle campus and it will make a lasting impact on so many levels. The children who attend enjoy a vibrant, stimulating environment that is vitally important for their development, interaction and learning. And their parents and guardians studying on site now have access to affordable, sessional childcare, which is so important in breaking down barriers to participation in education and training."