Castle Building Services has been appointed by Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver the mechanical, electrical, public health and renewable energy services for the £124m Ardrossan Community Campus in North Ayrshire.

The new campus is being delivered for North Ayrshire Council in partnership with SCAPE Scotland and will replace Ardrossan Academy and Winton Primary School.

Construction is scheduled for completion in summer 2028, with the campus designed to provide education and community facilities for more than 1,400 pupils.

MEP contractor appointed for Ardrossan school project

Castle Building Services will be responsible for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the campus’s mechanical and electrical services.

The mechanical scope includes above-ground drainage, domestic services, low-temperature hot water heating, underfloor heating, ventilation and air conditioning, incoming mains, thermal insulation and building management systems.

The contractor will also install air source heat pumps as part of the campus’s renewable energy systems.

Electrical works will include low-voltage installations, fire and intruder alarms, security systems, lighting and controls, earthing and bonding, lightning protection, data infrastructure, induction loops and electric vehicle charging.

The building services are being delivered to Passivhaus standards.

New campus forms part of Ardrossan regeneration

The campus forms part of wider regeneration plans for Ardrossan, which include the redevelopment of a brownfield site to the north of the town’s harbour.

The all-through education facility will serve pupils aged between two and 18 and will combine education provision with facilities for the wider community.

Alongside classrooms and learning spaces, the development will include a library, learning hub and indoor sports facilities, including a swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium, dance studio and fitness studio.

Outdoor provision will include two sports pitches, a multi-use games area, outdoor learning areas, recreational spaces and growing areas, as well as associated parking and infrastructure.

Richard Farrel, divisional director, MEP at Castle Building Services, said: “We have built a stellar reputation as one of the UK’s leading MEP contractors and our proven track record in delivering school projects is why Morgan Sindall appointed us onto this project.

“We have a strong relationship with the Morgan Sindall team and we are delighted to play our part in delivering a game-changing facility that will contribute to the wider regeneration of the local area.”

Stuart Parker, managing director at Morgan Sindall Construction in Scotland, said: “We’re looking forward to working with Castle Building Services on this transformational project, building on our existing relationship delivering high-quality facilities across Scotland.

“Ardrossan Community Campus will provide a fantastic new resource for the local community, and we’re excited to see it take shape over the coming months.”