Community hub proposed for new Thurso High School
Thurso's proposed £100m high school could sit alongside other services as part of a new community hub in the Caithness town.
Highland Council has made a commitment in its Highland Investment Plan to replace the existing 1960s-era building.
Councillors meeting next week will be asked to agree that the new campus be part of a wider community "point of delivery".
The local authority's potential partners in the project include, NHS Highland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the operators of the nearby Dounreay nuclear power station.
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Councillors will also be asked to approve a public drop-in event on the plans be held over the summer.
In a report, officers described the new school as a "generational opportunity" to invest in critical infrastructure, and improve the quality of facilities for local families.
Thurso High School is one of the largest schools in Caithness and has a roll of 750 pupils.
In 2022, part of the site was closed off after concerns about the structure.
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