Council To Discuss £25m Secondary School Plans

West Dunbartonshire Council is to discuss plans to build a new £25 million secondary school in Dumbarton.

A report is to go before the Infrastructure and Regeneration Committee on Wednesday, 16 March.

If approved, construction of the new Our Lady and St Patrick's High School could get underway this Spring in Bellsmyre.

The project is one of 12 schemes across Scotland delayed following issues over funding arrangements.


Planning permission for the school was granted last year.

Features of the new facility will include a floodlit all-weather sports pitch for football and hockey, three outdoors games courts, a fitness suite, gym and games hall with retractable bleacher seating and a flexible social space incorporating performance space.

Jim McAloon, Head of Infrastructure and Regeneration, said: "We are now in position to seek committee approval to proceed to financial close on the new Our Lady and St Patrick's High School. If this is granted by Councillors we would conclude contracts as soon as possible, and look to start on site in early spring. It is now up to Elected Members to take the final decision."

If construction begins within the coming weeks, the new building could be open to pupils around October 2017.

(LM/CD)