CHIGWELL School, a co-educational independent boarding and day school in Essex has undergone a number of developments over the years, including the building of a new sixth form centre, a dining hall extension, chapel renovation, junior school expansion, roof restorations, and most recently, a new sport and wellness centre – the largest project in the school’s history.

The eco-friendly sports centre includes a six-lane swimming pool, a five- court multipurpose sports hall, a gym, studio rooms, and a café. As the layout of the site has changed significantly, a number of new physical security upgrades were required such as the installation of fencing and gates. Jacksons Fencing was commissioned for the task.

To fit with the schedule of works set out by the main contractor, it was tasked with splitting the installation into areas to ensure there was minimal disruption. Flatform gates were installed to protect the pupils and vehicles and provide a separate car park and entrance. As the sports centre can be used outside of school hours for residents, group, and clubs, the adjacent drama centre had the requirement for security at night. In addition, the drama centre can be hired externally for performances. Having a secure car park improves the value of the building, and provides a dedicated space for visitors to leave their vehicles safely.  

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