Green light for build of new Winchburgh school

PLANS have been approved for the build of a new non-denominational primary school in Winchburgh.Morrison Construction is to lead the build of the school, which has a flexible design to allow for a future expansion with an initial capacity of 231 pupils and 42 early years places.Hub South East is delivering the school, which is expected to be in use in 2025, on behalf of the council, with jmarchitects behind the design. The same project team delivered the Holy Primary in Winchburgh and Calderwood Primary in East Calder recently.Executive councillor for education at East Lothian Council, Andrew McGuire, said, “It’s great to see planning permission approved for a fantastic new primary school for the Hawkhill area of Winchburgh.“With more families choosing to make their home in growing parts of West Lothian such as Winchburgh, it’s essential we have the schools in place to meet the demand for places.”Ian Bowd, Hub South East’s projects director, added, “Achieving planning permission is a key milestone in the development of an exciting new primary school for Winchburgh and we look forward to working with our partners and contractor, Morrison Construction, to make these exciting plans a reality.“We have a successful partnership with West Lothian Council, having delivered a number of award-winning projects together and we’re proud to be entrusted with this latest investment in its education estate.“As we further develop these plans and progress the project, we will be ensuring not only an inspiring new learning space for pupils and staff, but the realisation of social value through a programme of community benefits during construction.”