Year 10 & Community Facilities Renovation – Updated Spaces for Students and Community Sports Teams

Austin Watson Ltd was proud to lead the complete renovation of Priory School’s outdated toilet facilities, transforming them into modern, multi-use restrooms and changing rooms for students and community sports groups. Commissioned by Priory School as part of their commitment to South Ribble’s leisure development goals, this project aligns with the school’s initiative to provide high-quality facilities for both students and local teams using the grounds.

The 10-week project, completed on schedule over the summer, required transforming two neglected, underutilized toilet blocks that had been untouched for over 25 years. Working closely with Eric Wright architects and Priory’s Strategic Estates Development Manager, Mr. Bolton, we redesigned the space to accommodate new toilet areas for Year 10 students during school hours, as well as accessible restrooms and changing rooms available to community users in the evenings and weekends.

Luke Watson, Director of Austin Watson Ltd, shared: “Working with Priory and the design team at Eric Wright was a smooth and focused experience. Meeting the school’s start-date deadline was challenging, but our team excelled under the pressure, delivering results we’re proud of.”

The remodelled facilities include:

• Modernised Restrooms: For use by both students and community members, with inviting and accessible designs.
• Two New Changing Rooms: Adding much-needed convenience for local teams using Priory’s 3G pitches and cricket field.
• Accessible Restroom: Available outside school hours to meet the needs of all visitors.

We are grateful to our trusted local subcontractors, who provided high-quality work across all project phases. Key partners included Alliance Door Engineering Ltd, Banks Flooring Solutions Ltd, Bradley Environmental Ltd, Carrigan Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Kool Planet Ltd, MJ Ceilings Ltd, Walker Gabbott Electrical Ltd, Window Fix, and Wolf Security NW Ltd. All cubicle fittings were supplied by Bushboard Washrooms Ltd.

The completed facilities have been warmly received by Priory’s staff, students, and local users, with feedback highlighting the “modern,” “fresh,” and “inviting” atmosphere. This project is a testament to our commitment to high-quality work and community impact, and we look forward to future collaborations with Priory School and our local partners.