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16/10/2015

CCG Completes GWC Extension

Work to build an extension to the George Watson's College (GWC) in Edinburgh is now complete.

CCG Specialist Building Services has delivered a three month renovation project to double the capacity of the Junior School dining hall.

Features of the project include an improved dining experience for pupils, upgrading the kitchen/catering facilities and providing additional facilities for wraparound care and meetings.

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Melvyn Roff, Principal of George Watson's College, said: "Our new Junior School Dining Room has been an excellent addition to our campus, providing light and attractive facilities for pupils to enjoy their lunch and for our After School Club."

CCG has also developed a new teaching block at Dollar Academy and undertaken the construction of two schools as part of the South Lanarkshire Council School Modernisation programme.

(LM/CD)

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