Eastern Quarry Limited (EQL) has appointed GRAHAM to lead the construction of the new £80m Alkerden Academy in Ebbsfleet Garden City, Kent.
The academy, which will be built on a 11.1-hectare site, will provide more than 2,200 places to primary and secondary school pupils, making it one of the largest educational facilities ever to be built in the county.
The campus will also include a community sports hall and sports pitches together with related car parking and access roads. Construction is scheduled to complete in July 2026.
Eastern Quarry Limited (EQL) is owned and managed by Henley Camland LLP, a joint venture between Henley Investment Management and Camland Developments
Ian Rickwood, chief executive of Henley Investment Management, said: “The new Alkerden Academy, a major education hub and community sports facility, is at the heart of our plans for this development. We are on site and delivering this all-through school, putting in place vital infrastructure and amenities, to support local residents and new communities that will make Whitecliffe their home. Working with our partners we are bringing forward new villages and facilitating the delivery of 6,250 homes in Ebbsfleet Garden City.”
Pat O’Hare, regional director at GRAHAM, added: “Alkerden Academy is a key component of the Whitecliffe development, providing significant educational and recreational benefits to the Ebbsfleet Valley community. Our team is dedicated to delivering a facility that not only meets the highest standards of sustainability but also provides an enriching environment for students and the community. This project demonstrates our capability to manage complex developments, and we look forward to working closely with Eastern Quarry Limited and the consultancy team to bring this vision to fruition.”
