Ysgol yr Hendre: Caernarfon

The new Ysgol yr Hendre is located at Cae Phillips and is set to deliver the very best learning environment for up to 450 pupils and provide a genuine focus for the local community. Wynne Construction completed the £9.3m design and build contract for Gwynedd County Council in February 2012, as part of the new 21st century school programme.

The new building incorporates the latest green technology and has facilities for delivering adult education, health and social welfare initiatives as well as cultural and sporting activities.

This new school has been funded with the help of a £4.3 million Strategic Capital Investment Framework grant from the Welsh Assembly Government and is one of the first of many exciting school building projects which Gwynedd County Council aims to deliver over the coming years. As well as providing a fitting new school for one of Wales' most disadvantaged areas, the new Ysgol yr Hendre will also provide a valuable resource for the local community and a base from which to deliver a range of services for local people.

Click here for the BBC news item - £9.3m Ysgol yr Hendre opens doors to pupils in Caernarfon

Community Information

Ysgol yr Hendre was a registered site with the Considerate Constructors Scheme

Building Information
- Gross Internal Floor Areas:3144m
- Total area of site: 4.3 hectares
- Functional Areas: 380m2
- Area of Circulation: 1049m2
- Area of Storage: 100m2
- Percentage area of buildings to be used by the community: 25%
- Percentage predicted water use to be provided by rainwater or greywater: 75%

Estimated Costs
- Basic Building Cost - £1870/m2
- Services Costs (M&E) - £615/m2
- External Works, including drainage - £475/m2

Site Impacts

Target CO2 emissions for site activities is 231,415kgCO2

Target water consumption for site activities is 70,000 litres

Key Environmental Features
- Solar thermal
- Wind turbine
- Attenuation
- Passive ventilation
- Low water demand sanitary installations
- Energy efficient services
- High thermal resistance of building fabric
- Sedum Roof
- Timber Frame Construction
- High thermal resistance of building fabric