Cllr Nicola Greene I’m delighted that we have been able to develop a brand new fit-for purpose building for the Hillbourne community, that will benefit and support our young people to receive a high quality education and give them the best opportunities to grow and flourish.” Morgan Sindall Construction, which is the lead contractor on site, recently completed the roofing along with the external walls The external glass panels, sprinkler system installation and internal walls are ongoing. The external cladding, brickwork, mechanical and electrical works are all scheduled to be undertaken in the coming month. Clifford Kinch, area director for Morgan Sindall Construction in the south, said: “Creating inspiring places for children to learn is at the heart of our purpose.
DETAILS of plans for the construction of more than 100 ‘affordable’ homes either side of a Poole primary school have been made public. BCP Council has launched a consultation on the second part of its multi-million scheme for the Hillbourne site, having already approved the rebuild of the school. The project has been welcomed by ward councillor Judy Butt who said it marked the end of long, hard and sometimes bitter battle. Plans to redevelop the Kitchener Crescent site were first approved by the now-abolished Poole council in 2018 to fund the £9 million rebuild of the school. It followed concerns the previous school buildings were “no longer fit-for-purpose”.
Emergency services were called to the blaze at Romawi Street in Altona about 3.30am.
A man, who is yet to be identified, was found inside the home and died at the scene.
A crime scene has been established, with the Arson Squad to investigate today.
Police outside the unit fire in Altona.(Nine)
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews arrived on scene within six minutes and about 20 firefighters battled the blaze.
The fire was quickly located and declared under control at 3.43am. Firefighters contained the fire to the lounge and dining area of the unit, a FRV spokesperson said. Firefighters will remain on scene until the fire has been completely extinguished, and while FRV s specialist Fire Investigation unit completes their analysis.