Morrison Construction has started work to build a new £32 million secondary school in West Lothian.

The new West Calder High School is being developed through Hub South East Scotland and completion is scheduled for 2018.

Site preparations are now underway and features will include a swimming pool, floodlit 3G sports pitch, and sports facilities for school and community use.

In addition, a new £5.5m rail overbridge and access road is currently being built that will provide a direct link to the school from the A71.

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Cllr Cathy Muldoon said: "It's fantastic to see work start on the new West Calder High School, with a good deal of activity now taking place to get the site ready for construction.

"The construction work will also provide valuable training and job opportunities for local residents, and a local liaison group will ensure the West Calder community are kept informed of developments as the project progresses."

Chief Executive of Hub South East Scotland, Paul McGirk, said: "After working in partnership with West Lothian Council on the design and development of this exciting new High School, it's exciting to reach the major milestone of construction and see the plans closer to becoming a reality."

Allan Cunningham, Operations Director at Morrison Construction, added: "We look forward to working closely with our partners, Hub South East and West Lothian Council, to complete the development, which will create benefits for the entire community."

(LM/MH)