13/10/2026
NUGENT are proud to have delivered the MEP package for GRAHAM on the landmark Alkerden C of E Academy development in Ebbsfleet Garden City, Kent. 🧑🎓
Alkerden Academy became one of the largest education facilities in Kent, occupying an impressive 11.1-hectare site and providing more than 2,200 places for primary and secondary school pupils.
The campus comprised an eight-form-entry secondary school extending to five storeys, alongside a two-form-entry, two-storey primary school. Facilities included a sixth-form campus, nursery provision and a 25-place specialist resource provision for autistic pupils. The development also featured dedicated art, technology, science and music studios, an industry-standard community sports centre, 4G football pitches, car parking and associated access roads.
Designed and constructed to high environmental standards, the project incorporated BIM Level 2 processes and achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating. The sustainable design included advanced mechanical and electrical systems, including MVHR and NVHR technologies, windcatchers and energy-efficient LTHW systems.
NUGENT successfully delivered the MEP package across the development, with key works including:
- Electrical switchboards, distribution systems, earthing and protection installed throughout.
- Energy metering, BMS integration and solar PV systems installed to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
- LED lighting, DALI controls, emergency lighting and external lighting installed throughout.
- Small power, ICT, CAT6A cabling and OM4 fibre networks installed.
- Access control, CCTV, intruder alarms and fire alarm systems installed and commissioned.
- Disabled refuge, WC alarms and hearing induction loops installed.
- BMS and mechanical services power and controls integrated.
- MVHR and HVAC systems installed and commissioned throughout the academy.
- Off-site manufactured plant rooms delivered and positioned on site.
- Primary school windcatchers installed and commissioned.
- External LTHW pipework, trace heating and ventilation grilles installed.
- Sprinkler systems and pump house completed.
- AOV and smoke shaft systems installed throughout.
- Sanitaryware final-fix works completed.
- Science laboratory services installed, including LTHW, sprinklers, ventilation and CAT 5 BCW systems.
A fantastic project to have been part of, demonstrating NUGENT’s commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable MEP solutions on landmark developments.
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