Work underway at new Abrdeen Primary school
The £16 million project at Milltimber is part of a £100 Million investment into four new primary schools in the city.
Work on a new Primary school in Milltimber has begun.
The £16 million pound development was started on by main contractor Robertson Construction two weeks ago, but Aberdeen City Council have publicised work beginning today.
The new building will replace the existing school at Monearn Gardens and it's expected it will take around 16 months to reach completion.
The new school will offer an increased capacity of 434 pupils as compared with the current school’s capacity of 270 and will be much better equipped to accommodate the predicted increase in school rolls as well as offering increased Early ‘Learning and Childcare (ELC) capacity.
The single storey-building will include 14 classrooms and activity area as well as an all-weather 3G synthetic sports pitch.
Councillor Marie Boulton, Aberdeen City Council’s Capital Programme Committee Convener, said: “I’m delighted that work has got underway at the new Milltimber School site despite the impact of Covid-19.
“The new school will be welcomed by the whole community I’m sure and with its increased size and modern facilities it will not only help meet the expected school roll increases but also better deliver on our ELC commitments.
“The new school builds across the city as well our new ELC settings reflect our determination to invest in children and young people in line with the Local Outcome Improvement Plan”
Kevin Dickson, regional managing director, Robertson Construction Tayside, said: “Milltimber Primary School will be a welcome addition to Aberdeen City Council’s education estate.
“Robertson is proud to be delivering Milltimber and of our on-going relationship with the City Council. We have a wealth of experience within the education sector which complements the admirable commitment that is being shown by Aberdeen City to ensure the best education facilities for future generations.”