Construction work is underway at the new Jedburgh Intergenerational Learning Campus in the Scottish Borders.

RJT Excavations have started carrying out enabling works on the project site at Hartrigge Park and completion is on schedule for March 2020.

The scheme is being delivered by Hub South East Scotland and main contractor BAM Construction.

Once finished, the facility will replace Jedburgh Grammar, Howdenburn and Parkside primary schools with provision for nursery, primary and secondary school children. Community facilities will include a multi-use games area, 2G hockey pitch, 3G sports pitch, running track, external changing pavilion and rural skills area.

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Funding for the campus was confirmed by Deputy First Minister John Swinney in August 2017, as one of four projects to share £28 million from the latest phase of the Scottish Government's £1.8 billion ‘Schools for the Future' programme.

Council Leader Shona Haslam said: "The start of the enabling works is another step towards the creation of this innovative new facility for Jedburgh.

"It is good to see we are on track for a March 2020 opening, and it is excellent news that we have local firm involved in the project at this stage, supporting the local economy.

"This development will serve the whole community, from 2 to 102 year olds, with further education opportunities and community facilities for the town."

Scott Brown, Hub South East's Project Director, said: "It's great to see work progressing in Jedburgh. As a Hub project we are keen to ensure that a range of community benefits are realised throughout the build.

"It's fantastic to see Jedburgh based RJT Excavations is already benefiting from the opportunities available and we look forward, in partnership with our contractor BAM Construction, to ensuring that even more local individuals and businesses can get involved during the delivery of this exciting project."

(LM)