EKFB completes running track for Broughton Junior School

EKFB, working alongside its supply chain partner, Clancy, has successfully completed a running track for Broughton Junior School based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The new running track is designed to encourage the students to utilise their outdoor space.

Broughton Junior School was fortunate to have large outdoor space, but where they gained in size, lacked in hills and elevation for the student’s musculoskeletal health. Tackling this, the design of the running track was developed to include mounds and tunnels, aiming to support the student’s physical wellbeing, whilst enhancing their outdoor experience.

The main civil works were carried out by Clancy, who proceeded to secure the grounds, before levelling up the area. Importing over 200 tonnes of a class 2 material – primarily a mix of crushed rock – which will act as a foundation for the mounds and tunnels, before being covered by an additional 60 tonnes of topsoil over the top.

Once the main civil works were complete, grass seed – kindly provided by HW Martin – was sown into the topsoil, allowing the works to gradually blend in with its natural surroundings.

This is one of the many community projects being carried out by EKFB – a joint venture made up of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction, and Bam Nuttall. Working closely with our local communities, not only does opportunities like this allow us to give back by providing our time, expertise, and resources, but allows us to leave a lasting positive legacy.

EKFB’s Social Value & Legacy Manager, Isabella Greenfield, said: “We’re proud of what we’ve created for the students at Broughton Junior school. Being one of the largest community projects completed by EKFB to date, we hope they enjoy their track for many years to come.”

“This project is an example of how our own values positively enhances the lives of young people and in time will leave a lasting positive legacy for local communities who live near the line of route.”

“I’d like to thank all our supply chain involved in the works. We could not facilitate projects like this without the support of our supply chain partners, together working as One Team.”

Clancy’s Contract Manager, Daniel Walsh, said: “We were delighted to support EKFB and Broughton Junior School in creating their vision for their outdoor space. Not only do we have the skills and resources to help bring these projects to fruition, but it allows our people to leave a legacy to be proud of.”

Broughton Community School’s Executive Headteacher, Charlie Reed, said: “We really appreciate EKFB and Clancy for all their help on this project. The team are a credit for not only carrying out the works efficiently but keeping our school grounds clean and tidy throughout – even to the extent of bringing a road sweeper along.”

"Projects like these make a considerable difference to the children's experiences during their play times - something we would not be able to do without EKFB’s and Clancy’s help.”