Education minister John O’Dowd is allowing eight post-primary building projects to be brought forward. Many schools have been waiting years for capital investment.
Mr O’Dowd says he can no longer plan for the needs of individual schools alone. His building plans, therefore, recognise recommendations made as part of the Northern Ireland-wide area planning exercise.
While his new capital list includes eight post-primary projects, some will only receive building money if they amalgamate with neighbouring colleges.
Among those to benefit are Holy Trinity College in Cookstown, Strabane Academy and Parkhall Integrated College in Antrim. Two junior high schools in Lurgan will be merged with St Michael’s Grammar to create an all-abilities college. Elsewhere, Devenish College in Enniskillen will be replaced with the project also facilitating the amalgamation or closure of Lisnaskea High.
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