Write a commentOur Lady's Grammar School in Newry is to get over £3 million for the construction of a Technology and Design Suite.
Education Minister, Peter Weir, announced yesterday that work will begin at the school under the School Enhancement Programme (SEP) having been given approval to move to the construction phase. It is part of a ten million investment for four schools in the province with Our Lady's receiving £3.275 million.
The Minister said “This £10million investment will provide new and improved facilities and accommodation which will enhance the working and learning environment for pupils and school staff.
“Improving the schools estate is a priority for me and the School Enhancement Programme is an excellent way of delivering capital work projects which have an immediate positive impact on the schools, staff and pupils."
The School Enhancement Project (SEP) was announced in 2013 for projects costing between £500,000 and £4,000,000. The programme is targeted to meet the immediate and pressing needs in schools where major capital works are not deemed deliverable.
Our Lady’s project involves the construction of a new standalone extension consisting of three-room Technology and Design Suite, incorporating three general classrooms and refurbishment of existing accommodation to include the conversion existing accommodation to provide a new 2 room ICT suite, 6 form study and general classroom. Cost is £3.275million.
