Morrison Construction has been appointed to deliver works on a school in the Highlands.

A double classroom unit in poor condition at Invergarry Primary School will be replaced with an extension. It will comprise of two classrooms, toilets and a cloakroom area.

The former school house will also be refurbished to provide an entrance and reception area, office/meeting room and a fully accessible pupil toilet/changing facility.

-- Advertisement --

Cllr John Finlayson, Chair of The Highland Council's Care, Learning and Housing Committee, said: "I am delighted that this contract has been awarded as part of our commitment to offer pupils in the Highlands safe and modern learning environments. As a council we continue to develop plans for improving the fabric of our school buildings and going forward, in partnership with the Scottish Government, we will hopefully see other communities receive the very welcome news that Invergarry has just received."

Work will start on site later this month with the building due to be ready for occupation by August.

(CM/JG)