Barr Construction breaks new ground in Ross-shire

Ceremony marks start to new Conon Bridge/Maryburgh Primary School

Barr Construction is ready to begin construction of a new　primary school which　will　combine two existing Scottish Highland primary schools on one of the existing sites.　The new school will comprise 10 classrooms as well as:

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• Nursery and wrap-around childcare facilities;
• Two-court sports hall with changing rooms;  
• Kitchen and dining facilities;
• School library;
• Community room and kitchen;
•  Floodlit multi-use games area.

 

 

In anticipation of future population growth, the school has been designed with the potential for future expansion of up to three additional classrooms.

Work on the £8,900,000 project is about to commence, including demolition of the existing school building to make way for the multi-use games area which will be used by both the school and the community.

William Smillie, Construction Director at Barr Construction said: "This new primary school will break new ground in terms of its sustainable features such as a biomass boiler and waste management systems. The project will give opportunities for local subcontractors and suppliers to work with us in creating this state-of-the-art education facility.

"We look forward to the building being enjoyed by all pupils and we are confident it will become a focal point of the community for years to come.

"Working in partnership with the local community, Barr will keep local families informed during the project to ensure safety and minimise inconvenience."

Councillor Bill Fernie, Chairman of the Education Culture and Sport Committee, was joined by Primary 5 pupils Calum Beaton from Maryburgh Primary and Kerry Wilson from Conon Bridge Primary in cutting the first turfs.

Councillor Fernie said: "The Council is delighted to make this significant investment at Conon Bridge and Maryburgh. The new community school will make a real difference to the learning environment for pupils and staff."

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