Old Court project

Key updates - 04/12/2025

Phase 2 - Scaffolding & construction compound removal

  • One construction compound remains within the Court. The returfing of the third lawn (of the four) is scheduled for w/c 8th December, weather permitting.
  • The scaffolding from Front Court will remain in situ until the bell housing and walkway is completed above C Arch.
  • The footprint of the compound in Front Court is being reduced with the current construction site office moving across to an alternative space.
  • The removal of compound space and scaffolding will be followed by planting reinstatement in Front Court and on King's meadow.
  • Scaffolding will continue to be conveyed through Old Court and out onto Trinity Lane. Please remain vigilant into the first part of Lent term.

Phase 2 - Structural works progress

  • The room handback programme has been rationalised into two tranches with 10 rooms scheduled for return in the first two weeks of January and 2 more due at the start of February 2026.
  • Reinstatement work continues on the rooms in F Range and now includes G Range where roof repairs have intruded.
  • The lead lining of the entire guttering on the roof is complete.
  • The slating and lead dressing of the remaining sections of the roof is scheduled to be complete w/c 12th January 2026.

Recap

Phase 1a was completed in October 2020 after 2 years’ work, and comprised re-roofing of the North Range as well as modernisation of the Porters’ Lodge, refurbishment of facilities in the basements of E and G staircases and student rooms in A and B staircases, a new fire escape, the rewiring of C staircase and the construction of a new plant room.

Phase 1b saw the construction of the River Room café; new steps with a concealed lift to the North Range to allow full accessibility to all the main spaces of Old Court (for the first time in the College’s history); the refitting of the main College kitchens; and the construction of a new three-storey extension in the North Passage incorporating a new servery area, toilet and accessible facilities, a lift and fire escape.

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