Client: Morgan Sindall Construction
Project: New Dumfries High School
Project Overview
Dalcon was appointed by Morgan Sindall Construction to undertake the groundworks and civil engineering package for the construction of the new Dumfries High School.
Works commenced in summer 2024, with Phase 1 completed in summer 2026 in accordance with the agreed construction programme. The project has been delivered in phases to accommodate the ongoing operation of the existing school, requiring careful coordination of construction activities, access arrangements and interfaces with the wider project team.
Following completion of Phase 1, demolition works to the existing school buildings are being undertaken by others, with Dalcon scheduled to return in 2027 to complete the remaining Phase 2 works.
Scope of Works
- Dalcon’s package encompasses a comprehensive range of groundworks and civil engineering activities, including:
- Site clearance, bulk earthworks and cut-and-fill operations
- Strip and pad foundations
- Reinforced concrete floor slabs, including complex pour sequences and specialist finishes
- Gas membrane and venting works
- Tobermore Retaining walls
- Foul and surface water drainage networks
- Attenuation systems and associated drainage infrastructure
- Utility service trenches, ducting and associated civils works
- Extensive hard landscaping, including block paving, kerbing and external paved areas
Rear Entrance, Dalcon completed all paving work and landscaping.
Students Entrance, Dalcon completed all paving work, landscaping, services and street furniture works.
Tobermore Secura Walling works carried out by Dalcon alongside drainage and tar work.
Drone shot of works to the rear of the building. All landscaping work is done by Dalcon as well as extensive services work below foot.
Sensory garden works completed by Dalcon. Multiple types on block, street furniture and soft landscaping.
Ariel shot showcasing paving work, street furniture, soft landscaping and Kerbing works completed by Dalcon on a vast scale.