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Published Date: 11 December 2006
A BRAND new 1200-pupil school campus is set to be built at Holy Rood High School.
The proposals, which are part of Edinburgh's ongoing second phase of PPP school investment, will see school facilities and sports pitches created on the school's current site on Duddingston Road West.

A four-storey, L-shaped school building will be created on the south-west corner of the site, with an adjoining single-storey sports hall wing. Natural grass and synthetic sports pitches will also be built for the school.

The proposals also include extensive landscaping and tree planting on the parts of the site not covered by the buildings.

The proposals are expected to be approved by councillors at a meeting of the council's development quality sub-committee later this week.

In a report to councillors, city planning leader Alan Henderson said: "These proposals acceptable, and provide a well designed and sustainable replacement for the existing school buildings, which preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and safeguard amenity and road safety."



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  • Last Updated: 11 December 2006 11:53 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Private Finance Initiative
 
1

Martin.,

11/12/2006 14:27:22

It would appear that our public buildings have a life expectancy of little more than a bowl of fruit! Holy Rood is less than 40 years old and already going to be replaced! No doubt we can expect the ususal suspects to trot out their well used "not fit for purpose" line.

I wonder if the councilors and council officials responsible for this disgraceful situation take such a cavalier approach to the renovation of their own homes? Do they systematically knock them down and rebuild every 40 years or do they maintain and upgrade them wisely over the years in order to protect and upgrade their investments?

2

Rubbersnap,

11/12/2006 14:30:08

Look for the amount of graft and kickbacks going on. Builders need to build.

3

GP,

11/12/2006 14:54:05

watch the all weather pitch costs.
kids in east lothian were promised this but now after school sports have to pay since it was privatised without the locals knowledge.

4

Arthur,

11/12/2006 22:45:19

There is probably little point in posting this, but what happened to Bellevue now Drummond CC. I am told it was a temporary building when it was built in the 20's
with a life span of about 30 years. It's been extended
but when is it going to be rebuilt permanently.


 

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