HMP Swaleside.

• Project Value: £34.1M
• Contract Duration: 96 Weeks
• Client: Ministry of Justice
• Contract Form: PPC 2000
• Lead Consultant: Atkins

The works comprise of the construction of a new cell house block [built to NOMS standards] within the confines of an existing, occupied and operational category B Prison, including the following phased works to various existing ancillary buildings:-

• Separate extensions for segregation, Education and Gym Buildings
• Refurbishment of the existing healthcare building, visitor’s facilities,
  gatehouse, vocational training building and the creation of a mosque.
• Replacement of site wide services and external works to existing car park areas.

Before works commenced a major new secure access was formed in the perimeter wall to afford an access way for material deliveries and personal scanning.

A second accommodation block has been negotiated following the successful completion of this project.

Key Objectives / Challenges:

• Achieving BREEAM - 'Excellent' rating
• Fast track programme utilising modular construction
• Earlier start on site through framework and partnered agreement
• Rainwater harvesting
• Underfloor heating
• High frequency lighting