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STV News
4 days ago
- Business
- STV News
Contract for £55m high school extension and renovation works awarded
A £55m contract has been awarded for renovation works and the construction of a new building at an Edinburgh high school. Belfast-based construction firm McLaughlin & Harvey has been contracted to build the extension to Trinity Academy in Leith and refurbish an existing Victorian building. Plans to renovate and expand the school have been ongoing for several years, with the first stage of the project – involving a new sports and recreation facility – opening in 2022. A ward councillor has said she is 'really pleased' with the planned improvements, and that she looks forward to the public space on the site that will be open to the community. The expansion of Trinity Academy, which is fed by three primary schools, will expand its capacity from 950 to 1,200. A planning application for the school's redevelopment was submitted by the council in October 2023. The original red sandstone Victorian building at the western end of the school, built in 1894, will be retained and undergo refurbishment. Meanwhile, several of the other structures on the site, built after the original building, will be demolished A new four-storey extension to the original building will be built in their place, with a red brick and metal exterior. Both the extension and the sports facility have been designed by architecture firm Holmes Miller, which has designed several primary schools in the city. LDRS Trinity Academy development Green councillor Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, who represents Forth ward, said: 'We're really pleased to see the next step of Trinity's expansion go ahead, as I know most parents and teachers are too. 'I'm especially looking forward to seeing the outdoor learning facilities and other wellbeing features that can be used by the wider community.' The works will be carried out in phases in order to allow teaching to continue while the works are under way. A temporary teaching space will be built to the south of the school, first allowing the teaching in two of the newer buildings on the site to be moved there. They will then be demolished, and the extension will be built in their place. The teaching in the two demolished blocks will then be moved back into the extension, and the teaching in the Victorian-era building will be moved out for it to be refurbished. Once the refurbishment is complete, all teaching will be returned to the new and refurbished parts of the site, and the three remaining buildings in the east of the site will be demolished, to be replaced with an outdoor space. The outdoor design at the site will integrate Trinity Academy's grounds with those of Trinity Primary, creating a unified campus within the community. The open space would be open to the public and feature outdoor teaching areas. Passivhaus standards were used in the design of the extension, which aims to keep the temperature of the buildings comfortable while using as little energy as possible. Builders McLaughlin & Harvey were also contracted to build the Wester Hailes High School, which is set to be completed in late 2026. Elsewhere in the city, they have built several structures for the University of Edinburgh, including the Nucleus student hub and a new building for the School of Engineering at the university's King's Buildings site. Between 2018 and 2022, the firm's waste subsidiary was locked in a legal battle with Revenue Scotland over landfill taxes. Barr Environmental Ltd operated two landfills in Scotland, including one in Ayrshire, as well as a plant to recycle waste. In 2021, Revenue Scotland slapped the firm with a £99m fine, saying it had wrongfully not paid landfill tax on materials recycled from the Ayrshire landfill to build walls on site. The company said that, because the materials were recycled, they should be exempt from the landfill tax. Recycling waste through their recycling plant was part of the firm's business model in the waste processing space, with the hope it would drive costs down for its local authority clients. A lower tribunal found against the firm, but Barr appealed to the Upper Tribunal and won, with a tribunal judge saying that 'there is nothing wrong with principle' with what the company did. Barr no longer operates waste facilities in Scotland, having pulled out of the sector ahead of the impending landfill ban. The contract was closed on March 19 and published on June 27. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Reporter
5 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
£55 million contract awarded for renovation works at Trinity Academy
A £55 million contract has been awarded for renovation works and the construction of a new building at an Edinburgh high school. Belfast-based construction firm McLaughlin & Harvey has been contracted to build the extension to Trinity Academy in Leith, and refurbish an existing Victorian building. Plans to renovate and expand the school have been ongoing for several years, with the first stage of the project – involving a new sports and recreation facility – opening in 2022. A ward councillor has said she is 'really pleased' with the planned improvements, and that she looks forward to the public space on the site that will be open to the community. A rendering of the new school | Image via City of Edinburgh Council A rendering of the new school | Image via City of Edinburgh Council The expansion of Trinity Academy, which is fed by three primary schools, will expand its capacity from 950 to 1,200. A planning application for the school's redevelopment was submitted by the council in October 2023. The original red sandstone Victorian building at the western end of the school, built in 1894, will be retained, and undergo refurbishment. Meanwhile, several of the other structures on the site, built after the original building, will be demolished A new four-storey extension to the original building will be built in their place, with a red brick and metal exterior. Both the extension and the sports facility have been designed by architecture firm Holmes Miller, which has designed several primary schools in the city. Green councillor Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, who represents Forth ward, said: 'We're really pleased to see the next step of Trinity's expansion go ahead, as I know most parents and teachers are too. 'I'm especially looking forward to seeing the outdoor learning facilities and other wellbeing features that can be used by the wider community.' The works will be carried out in phases in order to allow teaching to continue while works are underway. A temporary teaching space will be built to the south of the school, first allowing the teaching in two of the newer buildings on the site to be moved there. They will then be demolished, and the extension built in their place. The teaching in the two demolished blocks will then be moved back into the extension, and the teaching in the Victorian-era building moved out for it to be refurbished. Once the refurbishment is complete, all teaching will be returned to the new and refurbished parts of the site, and the three remaining buildings in the east of the site will be demolished, to be replaced with an outdoor space. The outdoor design at the site will integrate Trinity Academy's grounds with that of Trinity Primary, creating a unified campus within the community. The open space would be open to the public, and feature outdoor teaching areas. Passivhaus standards were used in the design of the extension, which aim to keep the temperature of buildings comfortable while using as little energy as possible. Builders McLaughlin & Harvey were also contracted to build the Wester Hailes High School, which is set to be completed in late 2026. Elsewhere in the city, they have built several structures for the University of Edinburgh, including the Nucleus student hub and a new building for the School of Engineering at the university's King's Buildings site. Between 2018 and 2022, the firm's waste subsidiary was locked in a legal battle with Revenue Scotland over landfill taxes. Barr Environmental Ltd operated two landfills in Scotland, including one in Ayrshire, as well as a plant to recycle waste. In 2021, Revenue Scotland slapped the firm with a £99m fine, saying it had wrongfully not paid landfill tax on materials recycled from the Ayrshire landfill to build walls on site. The company said that, because the materials were recycled, they should be exempt from the landfill tax. Recycling waste through their recycling plant was part of the firm's business model in the waste processing space, with the hope it would drive costs down for its local authority clients. A lower tribunal found against the firm, but Barr appealed to the Upper Tribunal and won, with a tribunal judge saying that 'there is nothing wrong with principle' with what the company did. Barr no longer operates waste facilities in Scotland, having pulled out of the sector ahead of the impending landfill ban. The contract was closed on 19 March and published on 27 June. By Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh high school to be bulldozed and rebuilt in £55m deal
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A £55 million contract has been awarded for renovation works and the construction of a new building at an Edinburgh high school. Belfast-based construction firm McLaughlin & Harvey has been contracted to build the extension to Trinity Academy in Leith, and refurbish an existing Victorian building. Plans to renovate and expand the school have been ongoing for several years, with the first stage of the project – involving a new sports and recreation facility – opening in 2022. A ward councillor has said she is 'really pleased' with the planned improvements, and that she looks forward to the public space on the site that will be open to the community. The expansion of Trinity Academy, which is fed by three primary schools, will expand its capacity from 950 to 1,200. A planning application for the school's redevelopment was submitted by the council in October 2023. The original red sandstone Victorian building at the western end of the school, built in 1894, will be retained, and undergo refurbishment. Meanwhile, several of the other structures on the site, built after the original building, will be demolished A new four-storey extension to the original building will be built in their place, with a red brick and metal exterior. Both the extension and the sports facility have been designed by architecture firm Holmes Miller, which has designed several primary schools in the city. Green councillor Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, who represents Forth ward, said: 'We're really pleased to see the next step of Trinity's expansion go ahead, as I know most parents and teachers are too. 'I'm especially looking forward to seeing the outdoor learning facilities and other wellbeing features that can be used by the wider community.' The works will be carried out in phases in order to allow teaching to continue while works are underway. A temporary teaching space will be built to the south of the school, first allowing the teaching in two of the newer buildings on the site to be moved there. They will then be demolished, and the extension built in their place. The teaching in the two demolished blocks will then be moved back into the extension, and the teaching in the Victorian-era building moved out for it to be refurbished. Once the refurbishment is complete, all teaching will be returned to the new and refurbished parts of the site, and the three remaining buildings in the east of the site will be demolished, to be replaced with an outdoor space. The outdoor design at the site will integrate Trinity Academy's grounds with that of Trinity Primary, creating a unified campus within the community. The open space would be open to the public, and feature outdoor teaching areas. Passivhaus standards were used in the design of the extension, which aim to keep the temperature of buildings comfortable while using as little energy as possible. Builders McLaughlin & Harvey were also contracted to build the Wester Hailes High School, which is set to be completed in late 2026. Elsewhere in the city, they have built several structures for the University of Edinburgh, including the Nucleus student hub and a new building for the School of Engineering at the university's King's Buildings site. Between 2018 and 2022, the firm's waste subsidiary was locked in a legal battle with Revenue Scotland over landfill taxes. Barr Environmental Ltd operated two landfills in Scotland, including one in Ayrshire, as well as a plant to recycle waste. In 2021, Revenue Scotland slapped the firm with a £99m fine, saying it had wrongfully not paid landfill tax on materials recycled from the Ayrshire landfill to build walls on site. The company said that, because the materials were recycled, they should be exempt from the landfill tax. Recycling waste through their recycling plant was part of the firm's business model in the waste processing space, with the hope it would drive costs down for its local authority clients. A lower tribunal found against the firm, but Barr appealed to the Upper Tribunal and won, with a tribunal judge saying that 'there is nothing wrong with principle' with what the company did. Barr no longer operates waste facilities in Scotland, having pulled out of the sector ahead of the impending landfill ban. The contract was closed on 19 March and published on 27 June.
Daily Record
06-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Work to begin on Stirling Council's first new primary school in 30 years
Corbiewood PS will serve the 800-home South Stirling Gateway housing estate, with completion for the project expected in time for the 2026/27 academic term. Building work is to begin on Stirling Council's first new primary school in almost 30 years. Ground will be broken on the new primary school serving the new major housing development at South Stirling Gateway in the coming weeks. Work on the site is due to begin in late June where a seven-classroom facility will be built in the heart of the development site by McLaughlin & Harvey. It is anticipated to be completed by the beginning of the 2026/27 academic term and will be followed by a four-classroom extension in 2033/34 depending on roll estimates. The new school will be constructed alongside external sports and landscaping and be linked to active travel routes to and from Bannockburn and its surrounding areas. Planning permission for the school was granted at the Planning and Regulation Panel in February. Pending approval from councillors, the new school will be named Corbiewood Primary School. It will be the first new school built within the Stirling Council area to support population growth since Newton Primary School in Dunblane opened its doors in 1996. Children and Young People Convener, Cllr Danny Gibson said: 'An exciting milestone in the South Stirling Gateway development has being reached with the appointment of a contractor to build this brand new primary school that will serve this emerging community. 'This modern, state of the art school epitomises Stirling Council's commitment to its ongoing investment in learning infrastructure for our children and young people and will help the new community to continue to thrive. 'Work will get underway shortly and we will keep local people updated throughout the construction. I can't wait to see the progress of the new school as it develops in tandem with the new housing development over the coming months and years. This is another sign that Stirling is continuing to flourish and grow.' Chris Boyle, Framework Director at McLaughlin & Harvey said: 'We are delighted to be delivering a new primary school for Stirling Council that will be at the heart of the South Stirling Gateway development. This project offers the chance for us to deliver a modern, exciting building, which can help achieve educational excellence. 'Our early partnership with the council, facilitated through the SCAPE Framework, has been the catalyst for designing a truly sustainable project within the agreed budget and timescales. We look forward to continuing our work with Stirling Council to construct a building which can inspire future generations of young people.' Children from South Stirling Gateway will be accommodated at Bannockburn Primary School while construction is underway and will initially feed into Bannockburn High School. The developers are in the first phase of housebuilding on the site following planning permission being granted in April 2024 for the first 150 homes. The South Stirling Gateway Development will deliver around new 800 homes with almost 200 allocated for affordable housing.
