Primary is topp class
A new Greenock primary is topp class.
For, a topping out ceremony has been held to mark the completion of the exterior of the new £7million St Patrick’s Primary School.
The final concrete block was laid by Inverclyde Council’s vice-convener for Education, Councillor Martin Brennan.
He was joined by Inverclyde Council’s development partner hub West Scotland’s CEO Debbie Mcnamara and head teacher Kirsteen Doherty.
With the building structure nearing completion, the projects focus in the remaining months will be on the completion of the interior of the building.
Councillor Brennan said: “The progress in the build has been remarkable and is testament to all the planning and hard work that continues to be put in by the council and our partners especially our development partner hub West Scotland.
“This is a key moment marking an important stage in the development of this project and it is especially important to have young people from the school here to witness and take part in this.
“This is yet another milestone in the Council’s delivery of major renovation, rebuilding and upgrading of school facilities across Inverclyde. Some of the changes over the past few years have been momentous and they deliver some of the best school facilities in the country to support our young people, teachers and school staff in delivering a top class learning experience for our young people.”
Debbie McNamara, Chief Executive at hub West Scotland commented,
“We are delighted with the progress made at St Patricks Primary School, and look forward to reaching completion on our first project with our partners Inverclyde Council.”
The new St Patrick’s Primary School is due to be completed by October 2016. The school has been decanted to the former Sacred Heart Primary school until the new building is ready.