Work on a £4.5 million school refurbishment programme in Moray is now complete.

The scheme at Applegrove Primary School in Forres was carried out by Morrison Construction.

The 90-week project included full rewiring and replumbing, reconfiguring of classrooms and a mixture of new and upgraded roofing. To help improve the efficiency of the building, new boilers were installed as well as new windows, doors and improved insulation.

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Speaking at the opening ceremony, Headteacher Lesley Meehan said: "It looks like a completely different school from the outside. Being an Eco-School is very important to us – we were recently awarded our sixth flag – and the work carried out will enable the school to be much more eco-friendly.

"We're all glad to be starting the new school year with the building works being finished."

Morrison Construction Manager, Alex Johnston, added: "Without the cooperation of the school staff and pupils, it would not have been such a success."

(LM)