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Kier<\/a> has handed phase one of its Ponteland school & leisure project to Northumberland County Council<\/a> (NCC)<\/h2>\n

The project comprises of a new primary,\u00a0high\u00a0school<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0leisure centre co-located within one\u00a0multi-purpose\u00a0building<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As part of the wider community commitment, Kier also constructed a brand-new community fire station which was handed over to the Northumberland Fire Service<\/a> in January 2020.<\/p>\n

The 1600-pupil high school, 420-pupil primary school and a 52-place nursery have opened their doors to pupils this week.<\/p>\n

The leisure centre\u00a0managed by NCC\u2019s leisure partner, Active Northumberland<\/a> includes a six-lane 25-metre pool, a trainer pool, aqua play, softplay, Clip\u2018N\u2019Climb caf\u00e9, sports bar, 100 station gym, spinning studio, dance studios and luxury spa facilities.<\/p>\n

The site will be home to Ponteland United Football Club, Ponteland Rugby Club, Ponteland Cricket Club and Ponteland Archery Club.<\/p>\n

Kier will remain on site until spring 2021 to undertake the demolition of the former leisure centre<\/a> and high school.<\/p>\n

Improving mental and physical health and wellbeing<\/h3>\n

Regional\u00a0director,\u00a0Kier Regional Building Northern,\u00a0Dan Doherty, said: \u201cWe are pleased to handover the Ponteland development to Northumberland County Council.<\/p>\n

“This milestone is a testament to our experienced team and local supply chain, who have worked collaboratively to ensure that throughout Covid-19 we have been able to continue working on the project whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cPonteland is a major investment, that will have\u00a0a lasting legacy\u00a0for the local\u00a0community,\u00a0and we are pleased to have been able to deliver modern learning facilities for pupils in the area.<\/p>\n

“We look forward to the development being used for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guy Renner-Thompson, cabinet member responsible for children\u2019s services, added: \u201cI have no doubt that this facility will benefit children, young people and their families for years to come.<\/p>\n

“It is important that our children and young people grow up with opportunities, are happy and safe, and have access to learning and leisure provision such as these.”<\/p>\n

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