Work begins on new primary school building in Inverness which will serve the housing developments at Ness Castle and Ness-Side in the city and it is hoped it will be open from August 2022
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Work has started on the latest new school in Inverness.
The primary school will serve the housing developments at Ness Castle and Ness-Side in the city.
It will have 12 classrooms and nursery accommodation when it opens in August 2022.
Councillor John Finlayson, chairman of Highland Council’s education committee, said: “This is an exciting development for the area and for members of the community who I am sure are eagerly awaiting its completion.
“The new school will not only meet the needs of the school community, but is also prepared to deliver against any future accommodation demands that may arise. Hopefully we will see the building grow and evolve alongside the local community.”
The building has been designed to allow it to be extended in a phased manner to provide up to 24 classrooms to meet the future demand from house building in the catchment area.
Inverness Provost Helen Carmichael said: “This is fantastic news for Ness Castle and Ness-side in Inverness.
“The new school building will serve the housing developments in the area and will continue to accommodate, and be a great asset to, the community for years to come.”
Kier Construction is the principal contractor for the project.
Regional director Philip McDowell said: “We are delighted to have started work at Ness Castle Primary School.”