Work begins on new Elgin High School
Construction formally started on the site Elgin's new 1000-pupil secondary school with turf-cutting ceremony
Assisted by pupils at Elgin High School's turf-cutting ceremony, Head Teacher Andy Simpson has said that he hopes the new school will match the student’s aspirations. "First class modern facilities and resources provide an environment which nurtures and encourages such success. I know I am speaking for all in the Elgin High School in expressing our delight that the prospect of the new building is now becoming a reality" “Pupils and staff will soon be able to enjoy the quality of accommodation that matches their aspirations and which will remove many of the challenges that have been endured for a number of years.” Work on the £28.8million project to provide a new school and sports block will take 18 months to complete. It is expected that the first pupils will commence lessons at their new desks in October 2017. Once the building is finished the second phase will commence, demolishing the old building and creating a 3G pitch, car park and landscaping works to complete the project. This will conclude in June 2018, with the formal handover the following year allowing for the year-long standard maintenance period. The project was approved by the Moray Council back in February 2015 and financed through the Scottish Futures Trust and hub North Scotland, an independent procurement organisation.