Design ID have recently completed the civil and structural engineering designs for the temporary Mayflower Primary School in response to structural issues that were associated with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the previous school site. The design included two temporary modular buildings that will relocate and accommodate 450 pupils while the permanent school building undergoes renovation. The project, completed in just seven months from appointment, demonstrates the team’s ability to deliver high-quality designs within short timeframes. Despite being a temporary solution, the school complies with the design requirements of permanent school buildings, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment for students.
One of the key challenges of this project was managing the flood risk, as part of the site lies within a vulnerable flood zone. To address this, we produced a Flood Risk Assessment, held detailed discussions with the Council LLFA team and carefully designed the site levels and kerbing to direct surface water from the access road towards an existing flood relief basin located to the southeast. Design ID’s drainage design incorporated Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), including filter drains, porous paving, and an attenuation tank to effectively manage and store water. Notably, with the exception of the building roofs, the entire site has permeable surfaces, to maximise water treatment and water storage during peak rainfall events.
Consequently, our civil design for the Mayflower Primary School maximised the environmental potential of the site, utilising the existing Flood Relief Basin and the porous characteristics of the site, allowing for the enhancement of surface water quality and reducing flood risk on site.
Client: Reds10
