Councillors have given approval for extension works to go ahead at a primary school in West Lothian.

Proposals for Torphichen Primary School include increasing the facility to support additional pupil numbers.

The £1 million project involves adding two new classrooms along with various other improvements to the school building.

These are likely to include upgrades to the buildings general fabric, mechanical and electrical installations and general decoration.


The council will also looks into improving the current dining facilities at the school.

Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick said: "This project is very much focussed on ensuring that Torphichen Primary school is well placed to meet future demand which we know is likely to increase in the years ahead.

"This significant investment will help to ensure that the school can accommodate more pupils in future and will also ensure that pupils benefit from an improved school building."

The project is expected to be completed in April 2017.

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