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- North Wales Chronicle
Anglesey secondary school set for new £66million home
Isle of Anglesey County Council hopes to relocate Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi into a new building near Holyhead Leisure Centre by September 2030.
The main aims of the new building, estimated to cost almost £66million and able to accommodate 900 pupils – would be to ensure:
A wide-ranging statutory consultation on the began today (June 5).
All stakeholders with a connection to Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi are now being encouraged to have their say on proposals (dependent on successful procurement of the land).
Anglesey's Executive approved the statutory consultation process on the new building last month.
It will include special sessions to gain feedback on the proposals from pupils, school council, staff, governors, parents and other interested stakeholders.
Education and Welsh language portfolio holder, Councillor Dafydd Roberts, said: 'This statutory consultation marks the first step on an exciting journey towards September 2030.'
'The proposals represent our commitment to the future of education and Welsh language in Caergybi and wider Holy Island.
'Input from everyone connected to Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi will therefore be vital in helping us shape this project going forward.'
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The discovery of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) at the current Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi building had a significant effect on school processes and pupil education between September 2023 and January 2024.
Coupled with a need for significant expenditure on maintenance, the current building is coming to the end of its life.
Director of education, skills and young people, Aaron C Evans, explained: 'Officers have considered a number of different options for the provision of secondary education in the Holyhead area.
'We've come to the conclusion that a new building for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi is the best way forward.
'Creating a new modern building would be a significant investment in education in Caergybi and wider catchment area and would also ensure the long-term sustainability of secondary education in the area.
'A new school building with specialist modern learning facilities of the highest standard would also help ensure the best possible educational experiences and outcomes for young people; and support the aims of the County Council's Modernising Learning Communities and Welsh Language Strategy.'
The statutory consultation process will run between 5 June and 17 July 2025.
An accessible easy read version of the consultation document is available on the council's website.
