Ysgol y Castell extension project sees progress

Work on the Ysgol y Castell classroom extension project has seen a step forward with the installation of the attenuation tank now complete. The first two classrooms which are to be extended have also had temporary props installed in preparation for removing the external walls.

Work on site

Brynbuild, the project contractor, are now expected to progress with further drainage work, along with commencing with the first phase of LED lighting upgrades throughout the site.

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

The first phase of the project commenced this summer with further energy reduction works pencilled in for the second phase of work.

The extension will provide 16 square metres of addition classroom space in all 4 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 is set to be completed in Winter 2026.

The first phase of this 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:

“I am glad to see that this project is seeing the next step in the process.

This is a long-awaited scheme, which will bring updated facilities and crucially much needed additional space to the school.

Ysgol y Castell is a very interesting and historic site, and I am glad to see that it is receiving the upgrades it deserves.”