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to strengthen its existing partnerships and will support the development of a thriving sports hub in Thurrock .
The prime location will foster development pathways for pupils and the wider community at all levels .
McAvoy CEO , Ron Clarke said the awarding of the Orsett Heath Academy project reflected the confidence in offsite manufacturing as a preferred solution within the education sector .
“ Our team has significant experience of delivering high-quality accommodation within the education sector to demanding programmes and we are delighted to be appointed for this major project by the Department for Education .
“ We have invested heavily in our manufacturing and delivery infrastructure in recent years with a view to securing projects of this nature where sustainability , quality and delivery within budget and programme are essential .”
The new building will provide a much-needed permanent building and cater for the growing demand for secondary school places at Orsett Heath Academy . The school has a specialism in sports , the arts and a strong international approach to languages , and will remain in joint use with the interim site for educational and sports provision , creating a lasting legacy , enhancing education , sport and recreation as a ‘ Thurrock Institute of Sport .’
Steve Munday , CEO of SWECET , said : “ Our community , students and families have eagerly awaited this state-ofthe-art facility that will allow us to continue to provide an exciting and ambitious ethos of high expectations and achievement to more students in our local area . We ’ re so pleased that building work is underway and would like to thank all those who have supported us in our community during this time .”