Dumfries and Galloway Council proudly took ownership of the brand new state of the art Dalbeattie learning Campus on Friday (27 October).
The £24m campus will replace the town’s primary and secondary schools and Council nursery schools, which have operated in a number of buildings on separate sites.
Dalbeattie Learning Campus was designed to enable much greater use by the Dalbeattie community.
Work started on site in March 2016, with an 18 month build programme and the building is now ready on schedule.
The old High School building, next to the new campus, will soon be demolished and the site landscaped before being incorporated into the campus site.
This is a very exciting time as the keys were finally handed over to the Council today following years of consultation, engagement and construction. The new campus will open its doors to pupils next week who will be excited to be stepping into their new school for the first time.
Craig Bridges, regional development director at GRAHAM Construction said: “Dalbeattie Learning Campus is a first-class educational facility which will bring long-lasting benefits to the local community. A significant construction project, our team have delivered a state-of-the-art learning space, while also creating many different jobs and apprenticeships in the process. We’re extremely pleased to handover the building to Dumfries and Galloway Council and look forward to continuing to work closely with them in the future.”
Councillor Jeff Leaver, chair of the Children, Young People and Lifelong Learning [CYPLL] committee, said: “Building the local economy and providing the best possible start in life for all our children are top priorities for our Council and we are making massive investments in schools throughout our region. Dalbeattie Learning Campus will deliver first class facilities and transform education in Dalbeattie, delivering learning facilities appropriate for the 21st century. We were all very impressed by the new campus. The whole building is so spacious, bright and welcoming and a huge amount of thought, including a very large input from the pupils who will soon be moving into their new school, has gone into the design of all aspects of the building. The setting is spectacular and the sports facilities and opportunities for outdoor learning are absolutely first class. I’m very envious of the young people and the staff who will be moving into this amazing facility later this week.”
Councillor Ros Surtees, vice-chair, said: “We want our young people to get the most from their education, which means creating environments that stimulate and encourage learning for years to come. I’m very impressed by the new campus. It looks like a brilliant place for young people to learn and develop. The site is spectacular and the facilities are first class. It is a brilliant development and once that the whole of the local community can be proud of.”
Dalbeattie Learning Campus:
There will be around 800 school pupils on site + 120 nursery children [60 morning, 60 afternoon]
The school features ‘learning bases’, a new approach that provides flexible space for learners to best meet their needs in a range of situations
The buildings X shaped plan ensures that all learners benefit from natural light, fresh air, and access to outdoors
Flexible state-of-the-art dining facilities are located at the heart of the school
The campus features a dance studio, 3-court sports hall, fitness suite, climbing wall, a 3G multi-use games pitch, automotive workshop, hospitality suite, and rural skills facilities
The arts/drama space includes a drama studio, music rooms, recording facilities, and full stage
The design is energy efficient, with high levels of insulation and low energy demands, biomass heating, and natural ventilation
The grounds feature separate spaces appropriate for pupils of all ages
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The £24m campus will replace the town’s primary and secondary schools and Council nursery schools, which have operated in a number of buildings on separate sites.Craig Bridges, regional development director at GRAHAM Construction said: “Dalbeattie Learning Campus is a first-class educational facility which will bring long-lasting benefits to the local community. A significant construction project, our team have delivered a state-of-the-art learning space, while also creating many different jobs and apprenticeships in the process. We’re extremely pleased to handover the building to Dumfries and Galloway Council and look forward to continuing to work closely with them in the future.”
Craig Bridges, regional development director at GRAHAM Construction said: “Dalbeattie Learning Campus is a first-class educational facility which will bring long-lasting benefits to the local community. A significant construction project, our team have delivered a state-of-the-art learning space, while also creating many different jobs and apprenticeships in the process. We’re extremely pleased to handover the building to Dumfries and Galloway Council and look forward to continuing to work closely with them in the future.”
