Ardrossan community campus newsletter - July 2025

Description of the project

The project will be known as Ardrossan Community Campus; however, this name might change through the development of the project.

Programme update

Progress in the period includes:

• site set up and enabling works
• site surveys and testing
• dilapidation surveys
• installation of noise, vibration and dust monitors at points in site closest to neighbouring properties
• site security installation of Heras fencing and CCTV
• preparation of piling platforms and piling commencement

Works to be undertaken in the next four weeks include:

• continuation of site set up including installation of remaining hoarding and installation of additional site welfare
• continuation of surveys
• continuation of piling (Ardrossan Community Campus will be the first project in the UK to use a fully electric piling rig - more to come on this soon. Please be aware that whilst we aim to keep disruption to a minimum piling work will create noise and possible vibration)
• sheet piling for swimming pool excavations

Progress photos

Working within the community

We are continuing to work closely with the local community to offer various benefits as the project progresses. Some of our community impact initiatives to date include:

• Saltcoats Employability Fayre - in March, Morgan Sindall attended the North Ayrshire Employment  Fayre, giving employers and people of all ages looking for employment a platform to interact with each other face to face. We were delighted to be invited back to the Employability Fayre during Employability Week 2025 in May, in partnership with North Ayrshire Council and the Local Employability Partnership. It was a fantastic opportunity to make connections with job seekers, college/university leavers, and those looking for a career change.
• Saltcoats Play Park Painting Volunteering Day - in partnership with SCAPE Scotland, members of the Morgan Sindall project team were excited to be invited to spend the day volunteering to breathe fresh life into a local play park. The play park received a fresh lick of paint, making it more attractive and more exciting for young children in the Saltcoats community. Alongside the volunteering hours, SCAPE Scotland donated the painting materials and Morgan Sindall provided safety barriers to ensure the sections of the play park are suitably barriered off while the paint was wet. We're looking forward to continuing to play our part in enhancing the communities in which we work.

To find out more about project progress and our approach to responsible business, please visit Morgan Sindall's dedicated Ardrossan project website.

Contact to discuss any concerns or complaints

We will continue to try and minimise disruption to all local residents/neighbours, but should you experience any issues please contact Victoria Proven, site manager, on 07773592674.

Project working hours:

• 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Deliveries will not be allowed onto site before 8am and after 6pm although there will be site presence from 7.30am and will be part of Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) system with time delivery slots.
• 8am to 1pm, Saturday
• any request to work on a Sunday must have the prior written approval of the council and if approved would only comprise quieter activities, for example internal decoration or carpet laying

How you can help us

We all know that building sites can be dangerous places if rules are not adhered to. It is very important that the site is not treated as a playground. Everyone should be aware of the danger if entering onto a building site without permission and we urge all parents make their children aware of this. We will of course be vigilant in this regard and continue to monitor the perimeter and site at all times. The safety of your children and the public is of paramount importance to us and together we can ensure that this is not compromised in any way.

Considerate Constructors Scheme

Started in 1997, this important initiative operates a voluntary Code of Considerate Practice, with which participating construction sites and companies register. The Scheme is a non-profitmaking, independent organisation founded by the industry to improve its image.

Security

The site is monitored via CCTV camera towers which activate whenever anyone breaches the site perimeter. This is a 24/7 service, and the site is also monitored via mobile patrols. If you see anything suspicious or have any security concerns, then please contact Victoria directly on 07773592674.

Enabling works

The enabling works contractor RJ McLeod has been undertaking hydroseeding to the verges to establish a grass sward. This is a green liquid which is comprised of grass seed and water. This is a fast and efficient way to establish grass to the existing non-surfaced areas.