Education Minister Paul Givan joined School Principal Frances Hughes, pupils and the design and construction project team, including our Senior Project Manager Stuart Berry, at a sod cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the official start of the new Rowandale Integrated PS in Moira.
The £9m investment from the Fresh Start Programme will provide a new, modern primary school with 14 classrooms and nursery unit accommodating over 340 pupils.
Education Minister Paul Givan said:
“Today (2 May 2024) marks the start of an exciting new era for Rowandale Integrated Primary school as work officially begins on their new school build.
“The significance of this £9m 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.”
Construction on the site began in January 2024 and is due to be completed in late summer 2025.
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