Work underway to create new primary and Welsh-medium school provision in Borras

Work creating a new Welsh-medium school and extending the existing primary provision on the same site is underway.

Borras Park Junior school is undergoing refurbishment to accomodate infant pupils.

Once complete the buildings will new the addition of 10 new classrooms.

As part of the same scheme a Welsh medium school will open following the refurbishment of the existing infant school.

Once complete the school will accomodate 210 pupils and 30 nursery places to help meet demand locally.

Plans for the development were given the go ahead in February, subject to a review of traffic measures being carried out.

At the time concerns were raised about the increased traffic and congestion housing a second school on the site could cause.

However speaking at last month’s meeting a senior officer said measures would be introduced to reduce the impact, including staggered start times for each school, extra parking spaces and car sharing arrangements.

The works will cost £5 million and are funded by Wrexham Council and Welsh Government under the 21st Century Schools and Colleges Programme, which aims to transform the learning experience of learners.

Headteacher, Rob Nicholson, said: “These are exciting times for the school and we look forward to seeing the works progress and to having modern facilities and an environment that will enhance the teaching environment for pupils and staff.”

Cllr Phil Wynn, Lead Member for Education, said: “This has been a challenging time to start any project but it’s great to finally see the works starting. Normally I would be there in person to see the works progressing but right now this isn’t possible.

“However, I’ll be receiving regular updates of how the works are going and I’ll be visiting as soon as restrictions allow this.”

The works will be undertaken by Read Construction, with director Alex Read, adding: “We are delighted to be working in collaboration with Wrexham Council to deliver the Borras Park project.

“Read are committed to adding value through our projects and will work closely with the school, council and local community to deliver these benefits as well as a 21st Century learning environment.”