Ogilvie Construction is continuing work on a new £7.5 million primary school in West Lothian.

The new eco-friendly Southdale Primary School is expected to be completed in August.

External superstructure brickwork has been completed and work is progressing on the roof works, fascia and flashings.

Mechanical and electrical works are also underway, along with dry lining and finish works

The school's sports pitches are now being built while external works are continuing, including the formation of footpaths, kerbing and the car park.


Features of the development, which is being built in phases, includes new classrooms, GP rooms, nursery facilities, gym, dining and additional accommodation facilities.

In addition, solar panels will be fitted to increased insulation and to save energy costs.

Cllr Lawrence Fitzpatrick said: "The building has been designed to ensure the school can continue to grow to suit local housing developments, allowing the school to extend in pairs of classrooms."

"We have no doubt that the school will provide many benefits to the community while providing education needed. The school is making excellent progress so far and I am looking forward to seeing the end result."

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