Several key school build projects in Aberdeen are moving forward and scheduled for completion in the next few years.

Aberdeen City Council's Capital Programme Committee were updated on the progress of four developments: Milltimber which is scheduled for completion in Summer 2021; Countesswells and Torry towards the end of 2021; and Tillydrone in Summer 2022.

Tillydrone would replace the existing Riverbank school and have space for 650 pupils and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provision for 100 pupils.

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The vision includes a playing pitch and outdoor learning areas. The school would have connections to the newly opened Tillydrone Community Campus and promote the "whole community" approach to learning described in the Tillydrone Locality Plan.  

Torry Primary, earmarked for the site of the former Torry Academy, would include a Hub housing a range of community services with space for cultural and leisure activities.  

The primaries at Countesswells and Milltimber are being brought forward to accommodate new housing in the local area and would be part-funded by developers.

These projects are being delivered under the Education New Build Programme and have an estimated collective value of up to £100 million.

(CM/JG)