Site for second primary school in Dargavel secured
Blunders by Renfrewshire Council meant Dargavel Primary School was built far too small
A site has been secured to deliver a new primary school in Dargavel following agreement in principle between Renfrewshire Council and landowner BAE Systems.
The 8.5-acre site at the north end of Craigton Drive can provide educational facilities for 800 pupils and includes space for an artificial sports pitch for community use.
Analysis suggested space could be needed for as many as 1,100 pupils in the catchment in the future.
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It's after the initial premises were built far too small for the new Bishopton housing scheme it was meant to serve.
BAE Systems has confirmed the transfer of around 10 acres to the Council at a nominal cost of ÂŁ1.
Full details of the agreement have been published today and will be considered by councillors on Wednesday 30 August at a meeting of its Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board.
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Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: “I believe the agreement being put forward for consideration is a positive outcome which will deliver the high-quality learning experience parents expect.
“I’m pleased the school site is of sufficient scale to provide facilities for wider community use and it was vital it was centrally located within the Dargavel development, making it as accessible as possible.
“Council officers have been working hard together with colleagues at BAE Systems, towards a suitable solution and I’d like to thank everyone involved for their constructive approach to negotiations.”