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At Sir E Scott School in Harris, the first phase of construction works have been successfully completed and the new school formally opened as planned to welcome its first intake of secondary pupils yesterday.
January will also see the commencement of the second phase of works which comprises
the demolition of the Old Hostel offices (to provide car parking and bus drop-
Martin Joyce, Head of Operations at Sgoiltean Ùra, stated: “We are delighted that the third of the six new schools has also completed as intended to allow the new secondary school to open to pupils in January 2012. Achieving the date was a key target to ensure the remainder of the academic year could continue as planned.”
New Sir E Scott School opens 10/1/12
Education chair Morag Munro said: “The completion of the first phase of works at Sir E Scott is fantastic news for the pupils, staff and community alike and we look forward to seeing the remainder of the facility fully finished in July 2012”
Cllr Angus Campbell, leader of the Comhairle stated “The completion of this phase
of works marks another important milestone for the Sgoiltean Ùra project. Secondary
pupils at Sir E Scott are starting this year with access to the excellent facilities
that this new school provides, and primary pupils can look forward to moving into
their new accommodation later in the year. I’m delighted to see the progress that
continues to be made with the Sgoiltean Ùra project as another important target is
met on-
The third week in January will also see the second and final phase of works at Point Primary School completed with availability of the new synthetic all weather sports pitch which has been constructed on the site of the former Bayble Primary School and is immediately adjacent to the new school.
The three other remaining schools in the Western Isles Schools Project remain on
programme for completion -
The Western Isles Schools Project is a £125 million project which will deliver five nursery, five primary and two secondary schools as well as an computer hub and office accommodation across geographically remote sites on the Isles of Lewis, Harris, Benbecula and South Uist. Following their completion, a 28 year facilities management contract will commence to maintain the schools until 2039.
Pictures by Leila Angus
Pictures by Leila Angus