Morrison Construction has officially completed work on the £8.5 million shared school campus in Foxbar.
The new shared campus between St Paul's Primary School and Foxlea Early Learning and Childcare Centre was handed over to Renfrewshire Council this week.
It was designed by Renfrewshire Council's Property Services team following two years of engagement with the school communities and provides learning environments fit for modern and flexible teaching.
St Paul's will house 212 pupils, while an integrated communication unit has space for a further 24 at the shared campus.
The Early Learning and Childcare Centre has capacity for 80 pre-five children while an adult learning and literacy centre can house up to 10 students.
The £8.5 million facility will open to pupils and children in August.
Staff were invited to tour the campus in preparation for the new school year.
Morrison Construction's Managing Director for Central Scotland, Eddie Robertson, said: ''What better way to celebrate handing over the keys to this fantastic school than to welcome teachers with a tour of the high-quality education facilities we have delivered.
"We are proud of the lasting benefit this project will provide the community, which positively impacted on the local economy by supporting 14 work placements, five apprenticeships completions and creating seven new jobs during construction.''
Head teacher of St Paul's, Louise Maher said: "It's fantastic to come on a tour with staff and see the finished building ahead of welcoming children and pupils back in August.
"We are especially excited about seeing all our ideas become a reality as well as looking forward to the next chapter of school life in our wonderful new space. We can't wait to move in."
The campus features outdoor learning spaces, including a canopied area designed for use by smaller groups of pupils to carry out a range of activities such as science experiments.
There is also an all-weather sports surface and a forest area.
The playground has graphics and games painted into the ground surface and as well as a gym, a centrally located studio provides space for dance and movement classes.
Renfrewshire Council's Education Convener, Councillor Jim Paterson, said: "We are investing in a number of new build schools that also invest in our children and teachers.
"We are committed to ensuring our children and young people have the best learning environments so they can achieve their full potential and St Paul's shared campus is a great demonstration of this.
"It's a campus fit for the 21st century, with classrooms which are internet ready and will accommodate the use of modern teaching aids."
(CM/MH)
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Construction News
27/06/2018
Morrison Construction Hands Over Keys To New Foxbar School Campus
Latest Construction News
26/11/2024
Scottish Water has unveiled its largest-ever procurement initiative, aiming to modernise the nation's water and wastewater infrastructure while safeguarding the environment. The program, named Delivery Vehicle 4, is valued between £5 billion and £9 billion and is set to run from 2027 to 2033, with ...
26/11/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for the refurbishment of Calton Square, an office building currently occupied by Baillie Gifford until the end of December 2025. Promoted by Ardstone Capital on behalf of Manova Partners, the project aims to ...
26/11/2024
First Minister John Swinney, MSP for Perthshire North, praised the progress being made on the construction of the new Perth High School during a visit on Friday, 22 November. He was joined by Jim Fairlie, MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, alongside senior Perth and Kinross Councillors, ...
26/11/2024
A state-of-the-art playpark has officially opened at King George V Park in Bearsden, following the completion of a £100,000 refurbishment. Funded by a combination of East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) Capital Funding and the Scottish Government’s Renewing Scotland’s Play Parks initiative, the ...
26/11/2024
Fife Council has launched a public consultation, inviting residents, businesses, and organizations to contribute ideas and propose sites for inclusion in the next Local Development Plan, known as Fife's Place Plan. The council is calling on community councils, landowners, and developers to share ...
26/11/2024
The Chief Executive of East Lothian Council has announced she is to retire in February 2025. Monica Patterson who has been Chief Executive for almost five years, has spent most of her professional career working in local government. Prior to joining East Lothian Council in 2010, she was Head of ...
25/11/2024
West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) and Connect Modular have jointly submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council for the development of 33 affordable homes in Cowlairs. This project aligns with the wider Cowlairs Park regeneration scheme and the city's ambitious housing ...
25/11/2024
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has successfully completed a £6m Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) services package for the Lost Shore Surf Resort in Edinburgh. The state-of-the-art resort, which opened its doors earlier this month, features a range of amenities, including a wave pool, luxury lodges, and ...
25/11/2024
Scottish Water has successfully completed the construction of a groundbreaking hydro energy generation scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir in East Lothian. This innovative project, believed to be the first of its kind in Europe, will harness the power of water to offset a significant portion of the ...
25/11/2024
Work is set to commence on a £6.5 million project to upgrade the Double Dykes Gypsy/Traveller site near Perth. The initiative aims to replace outdated chalets with modern, energy-efficient accommodation and implement significant site improvements. Perth & Kinross Council secured £3.9 million from ...