Irvine's new primary school is ready to open its doors
Posted on 21 Aug 2024
IRVINE’S new primary school is set to open its door for pupils and staff this week.
Robertson Construction Central West has completed Montgomerie Park Primary School for North Ayrshire Council and will be ready for the new school year tomorrow (Thursday, 22 August)
Montgomerie Park Primary School accommodates up to 342 pupils, plus an early learning and childcare facility with 32 places for three to five-year-olds, and 15 places for two-year-olds.
The 12-class school boasts early learning facilities, a gymnasium incorporating flexible performance areas, and dining facilities along with outdoor learning spaces, multi-use-games-area and a seven-a-side all-weather pitch.
Designed with staff and pupil requirements and sustainability as key priorities, it is the first ‘Passivhaus’ school in the region.
Passivhaus Standard delivers buildings which provide a high level of comfort for occupants, while using very little energy for heating and cooling. The new school will use significantly less energy than a typical school building, resulting in lower carbon emissions, and lower energy bills.
Sam Anson, Director of Education, North Ayrshire Council, said: “We are really looking forward to Montgomerie Park Primary School opening and marking a new chapter in the lives of the children and staff. It is an incredible facility and we are confident it will provide a learning and teaching environment of the very highest quality.”
Andy McLinden, Regional Managing Director, Robertson Construction Central West, said: “It is with huge satisfaction that we deliver this project, not only a new high-quality school but a milestone in the national journey to net zero. In close collaboration with the Council, we have created a place that truly meets the needs and aspirations of the pupils, providing them with a nurturing educational environment where they can thrive.
“Beyond the creation of these state-of-the-art facilities, this project has also significantly contributed to community wealth building. We employed 54 local people, hosted 130 apprenticeship weeks on-site, and supported employment programmes, ensuring that our work leaves a lasting legacy in the local area."
The school, designed by JM Architects and delivered for North Ayrshire Council on behalf of hub South West Scotland, opens to pupils on Thursday 22nd August. It supports the recent housing development at Montgomerie Park Irvine with infrastructure works delivered by Robertson Civil Engineering.