Caerphilly council to build net zero primary school
Welsh Government will contribute £14.753 million through its Sustainable Communities for Learning (Band B) programme.
Councillor Carol Andrews, cabinet member for education and communities, said: "This decision keeps us on course to deliver a modern, net zero carbon school that meets the demands of our learners, supports our decarbonisation ambitions and provides high‑quality facilities for the benefit of the wider community.
"By committing this additional investment now, we will be able to move forward with this exciting development that will serve as a key resource for the community."
The new school will be the authority's first net zero carbon school and will include integrated childcare facilities.
The overall budget has been reprofiled to account for inflation, site investigations and the cost of meeting net zero standards.
The larger school will accommodate up to 420 pupils, along with nursery provision, and will include multi-use sporting facilities for both the school and the community.
Welsh Government has approved the full business case confirming its investment.
The scheme will form part of the council's broader Place Shaping programme, which focuses on strategic capital investment in schools, housing, sports facilities, building improvements and infrastructure.
Work on the new school is expected to progress in the coming months.
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