Schools across Northern Ireland will benefit from more than £18million investment in the coming months under the Department of Education’s minor works scheme.

Speaking about the investment, Education Minister John O'Dowd said: "During February and March this year, a total of 119 minor works projects amounting to over £18million were agreed across all board areas. This investment will enable improvements to be carried out across the schools estate, positively impacting on pupils, teachers and school staff.”"

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Minor works are projects ranging from minor repair to more significant work projects and extensions. Investment includes over £1.5million funding for work to be carried out at John Paul II Primary School; over £1million for work at Little Flower Girls School; £750,000 for heating installation and roof repairs at Victoria College and almost £200,000 for a new fire alarm system at Oakwood Special School.

In March, the Minister also announced potential investment of £134million under the School Enhancement Programme. He said: "The programme will ensure the schools benefit from refurbishment or extension projects, each valued between £500,000 and £4million. The investment will help improve existing facilities and enable structural changes in the successful schools."

(CD/MH)