Beechwood Nursery
Sutcliffe was appointed by Cheshire East Council to design a new single-storey nursery block to replace the previous facility at Beechwood Primary School. Preconstruction surveys confirmed the requirement for piled foundations, and a CCTV drainage survey revealed an adopted sewer running directly beneath the proposed building footprint.
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To avoid a costly sewer diversion, Sutcliffe worked closely with United Utilities to secure a Build Over Agreement. Early engagement with modular suppliers enabled foundation designs to be coordinated efficiently, ensuring the project stayed on track to meet the September intake deadline. The modular building’s external appearance and high-quality internal finish were well received by all stakeholders.
Architect: Halliday Meecham
Contract Value: £0.9M
Start Date: November 2020
Completion Date: September 2021
