MLA welcomes progress at Ardnashee Campus

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has welcomed confirmation from Education Minister, Peter Weir, that construction of the new Ardnashee School and College should begin later this year.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Feb 2021, 09:33 BST
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He said: “I am pleased to receive some positive news from the Education Minister regarding Ardnashee School and College’s new campus at the old Foyle junior school on Northland Road.

“The project has suffered some delay but I am glad to receive confirmation that the procurement process to select a contractor has now begun and that construction on site should commence late 2021.

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“I have no doubt that students and staff alike are excited at the prospect of a brand new state-of-the-art school for them to learn, work, sing and laugh in. And I look forward to the completion of this vital addition to our city.”

An image of how the new school will look when completed.An image of how the new school will look when completed.
An image of how the new school will look when completed.

On a related but separate issue, Mr Durkan added: “The SDLP successfully lobbied the Health Minister on the urgent need for vaccination of our special school workers and, indeed, school staff across the board.

“Hopefully, this roll-out will happen soon to ensure all staff feel safe and secure in the school environment.”

It’s understood the new Ardnashee School and College will be a single storey building with two identifiable wings providing accommodation for nursery, primary, post primary and specialist subjects.

Related topics:Mark H DurkanPeter WeirCollegeEducation MinisterFoyle