CCG has started work to build a new 100-pupil nursery in Inverclyde.

The building is being developed on part of the former Greenock Academy site and will replace the current ‘west end' facility at Kelly Street Nursery and St Mary's Primary.

The project, which is being delivered as part of Inverclyde Council's £270 million schools estate programme, will feature three nursery playrooms; two accommodating 40 children and one accommodating 20.

The Design Team consists of Architects Holmes Miller, Civil & Structural Engineers Struer, M&E Engineers Baker Hicks, QS Brown & Wallace and CCG.

Cllr Jim Clocherty said: "I am delighted to see work starting on the new centre and I am sure parents and carers are excited at the prospect of such a modern and well-thought out building at the heart of their community. When completed this will be a fantastic facility for children to begin their learning journey in those all-important early years before school."

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hub West Scotland Chief Executive Officer, Iain Marley, said: "We are thrilled to deliver this important facility through Partnership with Inverclyde Council. The Centre has been carefully designed to provide a very high quality environment and help realise Inverclyde and the Scottish Government's commitment to expand the provision of nursery and childcare services."

CCG Director, Calum Murray, said: "The new nursery will be a fantastic facility that will offer children great learning and development opportunities. The nursery has been designed to maximise the experience for children and includes renewable energy technologies to minimise energy demand and maximise the building's efficiency.

"We are proud of this latest project and delighted to continue our work with Inverclyde Council and hub West Scotland on the delivery of their school's estate development and modernisation programme."

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