Funding boost for school buildings
Education Minister John O’Dowd has announced an additional £47million for school buildings. The Minister confirmed the 32% increase in the 2016-17 Capital Budget allocation during a meeting of the Assembly’s Education Committee. The investment will allow up to ten major construction projects announced previously, to move forward; as well as several school enhancement projects and minor works schemes to take place. Commenting on the increased investment, Education Minister John O’Dowd said: “This £47million increase in the capital budget for the education sector is good news for education and good news for the many schools set to benefit. “This level of investment will of course provide a significant boost to the local construction industry and in turn the local economy. “The funding will enable my Department to move up to ten major projects to site over the next year and advance the designs of a further 14 schools where business cases are already approved. “I know for some schools this investment has been long awaited and I look forward to seeing the completion of these projects over the coming months and years,” he added.Article continues below:


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