BAM Construction started work on Dunfermline Learning Campus in September 2021. This initial phase of work is nearing completion and the site is now ready for the next phase. The contract for the new schools is now agreed and building work has started in anticipation of the doors to the new St Columba's RC High School and Woodmill High School opening to pupils in August 2024. The project is procured and managed by hub East Central Scotland.
Education Spokesperson, Cllr Cara Hilton said: "This marks another major step forward in bringing two high schools and Fife College together on one site in Dunfermline.
"As a local parent, I've campaigned for new high schools for more than a decade and I’m so excited this is finally happening.
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"This is a huge opportunity for young people in Dunfermline and across Fife. A shared learning campus and the first-class facilities it will bring will open many different routes for our young people - improving attainment, employability skills and positive destinations."
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Shirley-Anne Somerville said: "Following the fire at Woodmill High School, in 2019, we have been clear in our commitment to provide funding support for replacing Woodmill and St Columba's High Schools, as part of the new Dunfermline Learning Campus, through our £2 billion Learning Estate Investment Programme.
"Modern, state of the art learning facilities can inspire pupils, staff and parents and make a positive difference to learning outcomes, and it is fantastic to see the schools element of this exciting project – which is the biggest education infrastructure project in Scotland – starting construction."
Gary Bushnell, Chief Executive, hub East Central Scotland, said: "Now that we have achieved this important milestone, the project can move into the next construction phase, and we look forward to delivering a new, high quality learning campus that will meet all the needs of the community it serves for many years to come."
