Project Background
The key developments increasing power usage completed across the campus, include a new catering facility, a 350-space car park for student and sporting events, and a new University Learning Hub, currently under construction.
Following a review of existing electrical infrastructure and its capacity to serve the proposed 2019 Hartpury Vitruvius Masterplan, it was found by Hydrock Consultants, that electrical supply would fall very short of forecasted requirements.
By upgrading outdated infrastructure we are future proofing the campus to enable the shift towards sustainable energy sources.
Our role in the project
The Solution
Vitruvius delivered a full-scale upgrade to future-proof the campus—ensuring reliable, scalable power for decades to come.
- Installed a new power supply routed 8km from Newent
- Delivered 7 on-site substations
- Increased capacity to 3.75MVA
- Enabled integration with future sustainable energy systems
This wasn’t just an upgrade—it was a strategic infrastructure transformation.
Seamless Delivery, Zero Disruption
Working in a live campus environment, our team carefully phased delivery to avoid disruption to students, staff, and major events.
- Coordinated works around exams and key dates
- Maintained operations during the European Equine Event
- Managed complex internal and external project phases
The result: critical infrastructure delivered without compromising the campus experience.
The Outcome
Hartpury now has a resilient, scalable power network capable of supporting:
✔ Future campus expansion
✔ Modern learning environments
✔ Sustainable energy transition
A future-ready campus starts with the right infrastructure—and this project delivers exactly that.
Why Vitruvius?
We don’t just manage projects.
We enable long-term performance, resilience, and growth.
Planning for tomorrow. Delivering today.
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