Plans presented for new primary school, Wick High and community facilities

Plans for a new schools and community school complex next to the existing Wick High School and Pulteneytown Academy has taken another step forward with the submission of a detailed planning application for the project.
 
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The Highland Council is developing the new campus in conjunction with Hub North Scotland Ltd, who will be responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the facilities. The application has been submitted by Hub North Scotland Ltd. 
 
Miller Construction are the preferred contractor for the construction of the complex.  It is proposed that work starts before the end of this year with completion by August 2015.  The project is being funded by The Highland Council and the Scottish Government as part of the Scotland’s Schools for the Future programme.
 
Plans for a new primary school serving the north of Wick will proceed separately, but with the same completion date of August 2015.

It is proposed to build a new North of the River Primary School , combining North and Hillhead primary schools, within the grounds of the existing North Primary School.   This project will also be delivered by the Hub North Scotland Ltd, with Miller Construction as the preferred contractor.
 
The total value of the all the Wick projects is £53 million.
 
Councillor Alasdair Christie, Chairman, Adult and Children’s Services Committee, said: “I am absolutely delighted that we are maintaining momentum with this hugely important project for East Caithness with the submission of the detailed planning application for the Wick High School site.  These are exciting times for the people of Wick and surrounding communities.”

Councillor Gail Ross, the Council’s Caithness Civic Leader, said:  “Hugely excited at this new milestone in the preparation for the new community campus. This, along with the artists impression, floor plans etc are actual tangible things that make it feel real. We've been talking about it for so long, its great to see this important step."

Councillor Deirdre Mackay, Leader of the Council’s Caithness and Sutherland Area Committee, said: “This level of investment has been long overdue in Wick and it is hugely uplifting to see this major programme move steadily forward. Processes by their nature take time but it great to see this take shape and become a reality.”

Angus Macfarlane, Chief Executive for hub North Scotland Ltd, added: “We are delighted to be involved in such a significant project which will undoubtedly enhance the lives of not only pupils but the local community as a whole.”
 
The planning application can be found here.

27 Jun 2013