Councillors asked to approve £1.5 million for Dundee schools

More than £1.5 million of improvements to schools across Dundee could be given the green light this evening.

Contracts submitted to carry out works at seven schools will be considered by the city development committee.

If passed, Glebelands and St Pius primary schools will have new modular buildings supplied, while the pupil toilets will be upgraded at Ancrum Road, Ardler, St Fergus and Craigiebarns primaries.

Other tenders to be considered include a £930,000 refurbishment of the changing areas and sauna suite at Lochee Leisure Centre.

Dundee City Council depute committee convener Bill Campbell said: “Most of this work has been won by our own environment department construction services division which will help to keep local tradesmen in jobs and make a positive contribution to the city’s economy.”