East Ayrshire primary and childhood centre takes shape

Future pupils of Whatriggs Primary and Early Childhood Centre joined Councillor Douglas Reid for an official ground breaking ceremony at the East Ayrshire project.Preparations for the start of building work progressed well over the summer months. The ground was cleared ready for the foundations to be laid and, slightly ahead of schedule; the steel work was delivered and is now being erected.Whatriggs Primary and Early Childhood Centre was designed by Keppie Design and the main contractor is Morrison Construction.Morrison has been working with the children from both schools delivering site safety training ensuring that they are aware of the dangers a building site can bring.They have also been working with East Ayrshire Council’s Employability Service to ensure that local people have an opportunity to work at the site, with three local people already in employment thanks to the co-operative working.