Three new schools to be built in Winchburgh

West Lothian Council has announced plans to invest more than £60m building three new schools in Winchburgh.The proposals have been given the green light by the council’s executive, which is now beginning the formal process to start a new project and carry out consultation.Winchburgh is one of West Lothian’s three core development areas, which will see a significant number of new homes being built over the next ten years.The council’s investment involves construction of a replacement for Holy Family Primary School by August 2022, a new secondary school with initial capacity of 660 with the same opening date and a further secondary school the same size for completion a year later. Separate physical education and facilities management accommodation will also be made available by August 2022.