Ercall Wood Technology College gets go ahead for £14m rebuild

Telford & Wrekin Council’s Plans Board approved the construction of new 900 place secondary school with associated car parking, landscaping and sports facilities and the demolition of the existing school.

Shepherd Construction Ltd will now sign a design and build contract with Telford & Wrekin Council. Work on site will

Start early in the New Year to rebuild the new Ercall Wood Technology College.

Facilities will include new high quality sports pitches which will be available for community use and will suit the school cricket specialism.

Councillor Paul Watling, cabinet member for Children, Young People and Families, said: “It’s fantastic news that Ercall Wood has been given the thumbs up from plans board. I very much look forward to the exciting year ahead where more of our schools are set to benefit from our fast pace Building Schools for the Future programme.

“Our extensive Building Schools for the Future programme will provide high quality educational facilities for young people across the borough. No matter which part of the borough ward you live in, one thing is for sure - there will be excellent secondary schools to choose from.”

Head Teacher Chay Davis, of Ercall Wood Technology College, said: “This represents the culmination of four years worth of hard work. To gain the go ahead before Christmas is the best gift that we could receive. We are very excited about the year ahead and look forward to seeing architect’s drawings come to life on site.

“While we know that it is the pupils, staff and governors that make Ercall Wood exceptional, the chance to match a building to our aspirations is amazing.”