A £110-million educational campus will be constructed with the help of British Steel’s structural sections. Working with Morgans of Usk, approximately 800 tonnes of our structural sections will be used in the project.
The Fairwater Community Campus in Cardiff will see three schools located on one site – Cantonian High School, Woodlands School and Riverbank School. The campus will accommodate over 2,000 staff and students for form one of the most advanced educational institutions in the UK.
A first of its kind for Cardiff, construction began on the impressive campus in 2023 and when completed, each of the schools will retain their individual identities while enjoying the benefits of shared state-of-the-art facilities. A separate Health and Wellbeing block will enhance support for pupils as well as the local community.
Construction includes replacing the old Cantonian High School buildings with new build accommodation, expanding the school from six forms of entry (6FE) to eight forms of entry (8FE) with sixth form provision for up to 250 pupils and a Specialist Resource Base (SRB) for learners with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), providing 30 places in purpose built accommodation in the new school buildings.
The relocation of Woodlands School and Riverbank School to the site will also see both schools increase in capacity, ensuring more places are available for pupils with additional learning needs.
Phil Knowles, Commercial Director for Construction, said: “British Steel has a vital role to play in supporting educational institutes like this and we are excited to be working with Morgans of Usk on this pioneering project.”
Photos from CMB Engineering show the progress of the campus up to April 2025.
Work on the campus is due to be completed by Autumn 2026.