The opening of the new £48 million Wick Campus in the Highlands has been delayed until after the Easter holidays.

Further snagging and other works, still to be solved with contractor Morrison Construction, has resulted in the already-delayed project being pushed back further. The facility was originally scheduled to open in summer last year.

In an update, the council said: "The Council has always made clear that it would only commence decant from the existing schools and community facilities once it was satisfied as to the standard and completeness of the new facilities.


"Over and above general snagging relating to fittings and finish, the particular matters still to be completed include commissioning and balancing of the heating and ventilation system, to resolve hot and cold spots throughout the Campus, completion and commissioning of the swimming pool and leisure facilities, and configuration of the external network connection to enable ICT installation and setup.

"The Council can provide assurance regarding the safety of the Campus, and that no safety issues are a factor in the Council's decision to defer operations."

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