Work gets started at new learning campus in Neilston

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Pupils, teachers and councillors joined together on Friday, 24 June, to mark the beginning of work at the site of a new learning campus in Neilston.The so-cutting represents a huge milestone in the project which looks to being a host of educational sectors together such as Neilston Primary School, Madras Family Centre and St Thomas’ Primary School together on a shared site. Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here. Contractors Heron Bros, the company responsible for recently building five new nursery facilities across East Renfrewshire has started initial enabling works and construction will begin over the summer.

Once the new school and nursery facility is completed, the current Neilston Primary and Madras Family Centre will be demolished to allow an all-weather football pitch and multi-use games area to be created.East Renfrewshire Council leader Owen O’Donnell said: "This sod-cutting event officially marks the start of a new educational chapter in Neilston.

The village has always enjoyed fantastic learning opportunities from the wonderful staff at Neilston Primary, St Thomas’ Primary and Madras Family Centre, but once this amazing shared campus is complete it will take things to the next level.“From the Digi-Zone to the dedicated space for science, technology, engineering and maths and the fabulous outdoor spaces which will be created – this really will be a learning campus which will fire the imaginations of the children and young people who come here.”With plans in