Construction work has commenced on a new £9 million build at Rowandale Integrated Primary School in Moira.

Funding from the Fresh Start Programme will facilitate the establishment of a new, modern primary school, with 14 classrooms and a nursery unit capable of accommodating over 340 students.

The scheme was first announced in March 2016 as a recipient of funding from the Fresh Start Programme, construction commenced on the site in January 2024, with completion scheduled for late summer 2025.

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Welcoming the start of the project at a sod cutting ceremony, Education Minister Paul Givan said:

"The significance of this £9million investment will be reflected in the many benefits it will deliver for pupils, school staff and local families. This major project will provide modern new facilities which will help to create a positive learning environment for young people.Schools are the hub of any community, and this investment will have a major impact on the wider local area by creating positive outcomes for many years to come.

"I would like to thank everyone involved in this project for their hard work and commitment in getting it to this stage."