CRGP and Graham Construction have been awarded another two schools under the North Lanarkshire Council, Schools & Centres 21 Framework and have just commenced the pre-construction stage finalising design and cost planning.

Within this £20.9m second tranche of schools awarded are Coltness/Lammermoor Primary and Greenhill/Drumpark ASN Primary.

Coltness/Lammermoor Primary is a new build primary school on an existing primary school site in Wishaw which will provide amalgamated accommodation for the existing separate schools of Coltness Primary and Lammermoor Primary. The proposed new school has an area of 4142 sq.m over 2 storeys and includes general primary teaching for 350 pupils, a nursery for 70 children and an integrated community centre.

Greenhill/Drumpark ASN Primary involves the co-location of Greenhill Primary and Drumpark ASN Primary and Nursery in Coatbridge. The new school will be located within an existing Grade ‘C’ listed Victorian sandstone building, previously Coatbridge High School. The refurbishment contract will comprise of a full internal re-fit, extension and external works on the existing site. The new school totals 6052sq.m in area and will provide facilities for 280 pupils.