According to the BBC, the deal was reached with land owners Lothin Estates earlier this week, and will see the £12.8m school constructed at Nethershot on Angraflat Road.
Now that the land has been secured, the next stage of the project is to submit a planning application.
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It is understood that this will occur within the next few weeks, while a community drop-in session will also be organised to keep locals updated on the development.
Welcoming the news, Councillor Ron Smith, Executive Member for Planning and Environment, said: "The land purchase agreement is an important announcement which brings a new Kelso High School a step closer.
"I am pleased to see the project progressing and look forward to a brand new facility which will provide an improved learning environment for generations of Kelso children."
(JP/IT)
