asked the Minister for Education the minimum number of acres required to provide full facilities in any proposed community college to cater for (a) 300-500 students; (b) 500-700 students; and (c) 700-1,000 students.
Written Answers. - Community Colleges.
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The basic areas required for development of single storey community colleges with full facilities are as follows:
|
School Size |
School Building Area |
Hardplay Area |
Total M² |
Total Acres |
|
300 |
1,950m² |
748m² |
2,698 |
.67 |
|
500 |
3,250m² |
1,486m² |
4,736 |
1.17 |
|
700 |
4,270m² |
1,486m² |
5,756 |
1.42 |
|
1,000 |
6,000m² |
2,230m² |
8,230 |
2.03 |
The minimum areas required for the various sizes of community colleges would be the relevant areas indicated above plus whatever area in each case is required for access and circulation within the school site. This latter area would vary depending on the characteristics of the site, the type of school design and the nature of the access from the public thoroughfare. Smaller areas would apply in the case of multi-storey buildings.
Provision of playing fields is not part of normal school provision. Where provided this facility is not necessarily located at the main school complex but can frequently be located some distance away.