Morgan Sindall has been appointed to deliver a £29m redevelopment at Villiers High School in Southall, West London centred on a new three-storey eco teaching block.

The job for Ealing Council, procured via the Southern Construction framework, will replace an outdated 1960s building with a modern energy-efficient facility to expand capacity and improve teaching space.

The scheme includes 22 classrooms, 11 science labs, six ICT suites, staff areas and a rooftop sky garden.

Sustainability features include air source heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and rainwater systems to cut energy demand.

Area director Richard Dobson said: “With all the development taking place in the Southall area thanks to the creation of the Elizabeth line, it’s vital that the local educational infrastructure can meet the demands of the growing community.

“This is why we’re delighted to have been appointed to support Villiers High School’s expansion, as not only is the new Eco Teaching block going to make a real difference to the area’s students, teachers and families, but we’ve developed a comprehensive social value plan that will really maximise the learning and employment opportunities generated by such a project.”