A new primary school with community facilities is to be built in Shawfair, Midlothian.

The new Danderhall Primary School will be developed on the site of the existing school within the planned Shawfair town centre.

At a recent full council meeting, members agreed to increase funding for the project to over £17.1 million, as well as approving an outline building schedule, which could see work start on site in mid-2019.


In addition to the new school, other key facilities will include a café, sports halls, library, meeting space and activity space for children.

The agreement comes following consultations with residents in December and January. Further consultations will be held with local people in the coming months on the education facilities and catchment as well as planning considerations.

Cllr Jim Muirhead said: "Many thanks to residents for giving us their views. We've taken them onboard and we're delighted to now be able to move ahead with plans to progress Option A.

"We're confident the end result will be a world-class learning environment for our children and excellent facilities  for our community."

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