Rhuddlan school extension project sees first phase progress

Recent work on the Ysgol y Castell classroom extension project has seen advancements in the first two classrooms, with scaffolding now in place for the continuation of the work into this year.

External walls for the first two classrooms

During the course of the project, Ysgol y Castell will receive extra space upgrades in four of its existing classrooms as well as energy improvement works.

The first phase of the project commenced last year, with the further energy reduction works to be undertaken during the second phase of work.

The external walls for the first two classrooms are currently being worked on, which will be rendered as part of the later project work.

Upon completion of the external brickwork, focus will then move onto the joinery for the flat roof and planning for the new sky-lights.

The work is currently focused on the first two classrooms, before moving onto the next set of classrooms which are due to be extended. The first two classrooms are due for completion by the end of spring this year.

The school yard will also be reinstated, with resurfacing work to commence towards the end of the project.

The extension will provide 16 square metres of addition classroom space in all four of the classrooms, producing a total extension of 64 square metres for pupil use and will see updated learning facilities added at the same time.

The first phase of work is set to be completed in Winter of this year.

Work on the school

This first phase of the project is 65% match funded by the Welsh Government, through its Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme.

The remaining 35% of funding has primarily come from a developer’s contribution provided by the Tirionfa housing development in Rhuddlan.

Councillor Diane King, Lead Member for Education, Children and Families said:

“It is pleasing to see the progression of the work on this project. It is a much-needed extension which will see generational benefits for pupils in the Rhuddlan area, with more space and improved learning facilities.

The work is progressing well, and I am excited to see how the first two classrooms look by the end of spring”.