Work is continuing on a £8.9 million primary school project in Perth and Kinross (P&K).

The first brick of Alyth Primary School was laid by Council Leader Ian Miller today, 21 June.

The development is being built by Marshall Construction in partnership with hub East Central Scotland.

Main construction work began in January 2016 and the scheme is part of the council's school estate upgrade programme.

Features include building a modern two-stream facility incorporating the refurbishment of the existing Grade B listed Victorian building.


Once the new build element is completed in February 2017, four months of demolition work will take place to level buildings on the site, creating a new car park with a nursery drop-off area and external landscaping.

Cllr Miller said: "I am pleased to see this project progressing well as it is very important for Alyth. This is a major investment to deliver a high quality learning and teaching environment for pupils and staff as well as providing modern community facilities for local residents. We are all looking forward to seeing the finished new school open its doors early next year."

Gary Bushnell, Chief Executive, hub East Central Scotland, added: "We look forward to handing over a high quality building next year that provides a bright, modern learning environment, which meets the needs of the community that it serves.

"This is the third primary school project being delivered by hub for Perth & Kinross Council and follows the successful completion of Oakbank and Crieff Primary Schools last year."

(LM)