The Victory Academy
The Victory Academy extensions showcase Jager’s expertise in education-sector installations, delivering specialist systems that support diverse learning needs while meeting tight, live-site schedules.
Project Details:
Client: Perfect Homes Ltd
Start Date: October 2024
Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
Objectives
Deliver full electrical design and installation for SEN and sixth-form extensions
Provide specialist lighting and controls suited to SEN environments
Integrate sustainability measures with solar PV
Scope of Works
Power distribution boards and steel containment for new extensions
LED classroom lighting with daylight harvesting controls (SEN centre)
Corridor and emergency bulkhead lighting
Roof-mounted solar PV feeding into the building management system
Addressable fire-alarm system with detectors and sounders
Disabled refuge intercom points
Proximity-reader access control and CCTV coverage
CAT6 data cabling for interactive whiteboards and office IT
Key Challenges
Coordinating installation around term-time schedules and exam periods
Designing user-friendly controls and lighting zones for SEN students
Installing PV on existing pitched roofs with limited access
Outcomes & Benefits
SEN centre operational ahead of target handover
Sixth-form block on track for May 2025 completion
Energy savings projected up to 20% from LED and PV systems
Enhanced safety and accessibility features for all users
