NUGENT are thrilled to be the MEP Contractor for the new £56 million St.Ronan’s College in Lurgan.

NUGENT are thrilled to be the MEP Contractor for the new £56 million St.Ronan’s College in Lurgan.

St Ronan’s College originated from the amalgamation of St Mary’s High School, St Paul’s Junior High school and St Michael’s Grammar School. With capacity for 1,750 pupils, the co-educational school will be the second largest post-primary school in Northern Ireland. Teachers and students will share a single building at the new post-primary school.

The new school is being built at Cornakinnegar Road, the former location of St. Michael’s. The £56 million college will span across 20,000m2 compromising of three storey’s in addition to a sizeable outdoor sports pavilion.

The project includes; inspiring classroom spaces, large sports facilities, double-height dining areas, school meals accommodation and administrative support services for the school.

Both the local community and the students will have access to amenities including the sports pavilion with synthetic and grass GAA pitches, football pitch, five tennis courts, fitness suite, music department, design and technology workshops, sports hall and a chapel.

Main Contractors Glasgiven Contracts are constructing the new build Post Primary School. NUGENT are providing MEP works for the school development including but not limited too;

Our Mechanical services include;

• Underfloor Heating
• Underfloor Heating Manifolds
• Radiant Panels
• Radiators
• Full installation of Boiler Plantroom
• Installation of Air source Heat pumps
• Installation of MVHR units
• Installation of 4 no AHUs
• Supply & extract fans
• Installation of BMS Control System
• Installation of Domestic System
• Installation of Sanitaryware
• Cold Water Storage Tank
• Cold Water Booster
• Pumps
• Press Units
• DHW Cylinders
• Gas Detection
• Installation of gas pipework to boilers, kitchens and science labs
• Compresses air pipework
• Soils and wastes pipework
• Thermal insulation
• External water mains

Our Electrical services include;

• Mains Distribution & Switchgear
• General Power
• General Lighting
• Emergency Lighting
• Lighting Controls
• Sports Lighting
• Fire Alarm
• Disable Refuge
• Disabled Toilet Alarms
• CCTV
• Door/gate Access & Intercom
• Intruder Alarm
• Structured Cable
• Photovoltaics
• Lightning protection

(Architect: McAdam Design)

Managing Director, Ryan Nugent said, “We are delighted to be working alongside Glasgiven Contracts, with whom we have a fantastic working relationship. It is a privilege to be the MEP Contractor for St. Ronan’s College which will be the second-largest post-primary school in Northern Ireland. The school will offer astonishing facilities to the students, teachers and local community.

It is anticipated that construction on the new Post Primary School development will be complete by spring 2025.