Plans to construct a brand new major faculty in East Calder are gathering tempo.
An software for the brand new constructing on land to the east of the prevailing faculty constructing and early years centre has been submitted.
The present early years constructing can be retained following demolition of the rest of the prevailing constructing and exterior play areas.
A brand new automobile park and servicing space can be created, together with new outdoors play areas and enhancements to the early years play house, together with development of public exterior house and a multi-use video games space.
In April, we reported the council had accredited plans for the varsity growth in Langton Highway.
The present faculty constructing is just not appropriate for the long run supply of high-quality training because of quite a few points together with suitability, accessibility and sustainability.
A profitable bid was made to the Studying Property Funding Programme, which is collectively funded by Scottish and Native Authorities, and can allow a alternative faculty to be delivered. The brand new faculty is predicted to be open from August 2024 and the challenge is being delivered on behalf of the council by Hub South East with Morrison Building because the Tier-1 contractor.
James Cameron, head of training (studying, coverage and assets) stated: “This is a crucial step ahead within the supply of the brand new £17.5 million East Calder Major College.
“The brand new faculty will allow us to offer the absolute best studying atmosphere for East Calder pupils, supporting supply of a contemporary curriculum.”
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