Balfour Beatty is the preferred contractor for the design and build contract, which was procured through the south east academies framework.
The development, on part of the school site in Nethan Drive, Aveley, will feature three buildings, one for each of the school’s colleges, Aspen, Banyan and Sycamore.
The upper floors of each college building have been designed with large open-plan areas for project and practical working, smaller group rooms and a lecture theatre.
When the plans for the building are approved by the Thames Gateway Development Corporation, building work could start as soon as April.