Demolition paves way for primary school in Arbroath

Demolition work that will pave the way for a new multi-million-pound development at Warddykes Primary School in Arbroath has begun.

Robertson Construction is carrying out six weeks of advance works that include initial site preparation and specific ground work.

It began in recent days with the janitor’s house being reduced to rubble.

The preparatory work at Warddykes and at Timmergreens primary schools is being undertaken ahead of the appointment of a new contractor for the construction of the two new schools. This follows the collapse of the firm initially selected.

Hubco, the procurement agent of the Scottish Futures Trust, has identified a new contractor for the project and a detailed pricing exercise is now being carried out.

The £11 million replacement of the two schools is the first phase of Angus Council’s major investment programme to upgrade the primary school estate in the town.