Proposals for the construction of a Tullibody South Campus in Clackmannanshire have moved a step forward.

The plans include incorporating a new build of Abercromby Primary School, the nursery and a relocation and new build of St Bernadette's RC Primary School within the grounds of Abercromby Primary School.

Clackmannanshire Council has agreed to advanced works to be undertaken with temporary accommodation being developed early in September 2017.

Councillors agreed the outline design for the new campus building and were also informed of the appointment of Hub East Central Scotland (Amber Blue) to develop a design and build project for the Tullibody South Campus as well as a design team.

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The proposed design reflects the fact that St Bernadette's RC Primary School, Abercromby Primary School and the nursery will continue to exist as separate entities within the campus, each having their own staff, management teams, budgets, ethos and visions. They will share facilities such as outdoor learning space, toilets, meeting rooms, games hall and dining facilities.

The nursery will enable provision of 1140 hours to be delivered in August 2019 ahead of the Scottish Government implementation date in 2020.

The shared campus will include meeting rooms, a library, IT facilities and sports facilities which will be available for community use.

The full application is expected to be submitted later this year.

(CD/MH)