A £2.8 MILLION programme of improvement works at five Clackmannanshire primary schools is moving towards construction.
Members of Clackmannanshire Council’s Audit and Scrutiny Committee were given an update on the project at their meeting on Thursday.
It follows the approval of a priority primary schools investment plan back in August 2024 which has been hit by delays, mainly due to changes to staffing in the services responsible for the work.
Work is due to be carried out at Alva, Banchory, Deerpark, Muckhart and St Serf’s primary schools.
Director of Place and Economy, Kevin Wells, told councillors: “The proposal of investment is to address building conditions to extend the life of these schools and support good quality education environments.
“I recognise it has taken longer than originally anticipated. A significant factor was changing staffing arrangements in my own directorate.”
Specialist external support was subsequently brought in and a review of the programme identified the need for further evaluation and additional work which affected the timetable.
Work is now due to be carried out at Muckhart Primary from November until January 2027, Banchory Primary from November 2026 to June 2027 and Deerpark Primary from November 2026 to July 2027.
Projects at St Serf’s and Alva primaries are scheduled from March to November 2027.
The schools are expected to remain operational during the work.
“We recognise the impact of altered access arrangements, noise and in some cases temporary changes to teaching accommodation,” added Mr Wells.
“Detailed planning has taken place with headteachers and, where required, temporary accommodation will be used to protect the continuity of education.
“Parent councils and school communities will also receive information before work commences.”
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