ROBERTSON Construction has commenced works on the build of the new £66.5 million Monifieth Learning Campus in Angus.
The occasion was marked with the preparation of a special footprint concrete panel which will be incorporated into the build, with representatives from Angus Council, Robertson Construction, and Monifieth High School in attendance.
It marks the start of the two-year construction phase, with the new school planned to open in August 2025 and the project to be completed in August 2026 with the demolition of the current school building.
Angus Council has funded the capital investment for the project, which is part of phase two of the national Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP). The council will benefit from Scottish Government revenue funding once the project is complete, aligned to the outcomes set out in the LEIP.
The final design has been developed to meet Passivhaus requirements which will deliver an energy efficient building with a high level of user comfort. The building will also be available for community use through education lets, in line with arrangement at other schools.
Doug Keillor, executive MD of Robertson Construction, said, “Over the last decade we have enjoyed a strong working relationship with Angus Council which has seen the delivery of several successful projects through a shared commitment delivering quality and value in a safe and sustainable way. Monifieth Community Campus not only illustrates Angus Council’s commitment to education, wellbeing and social value, but also its forward-thinking approach to the community and the environment.”
Councillor Beth Whiteside added, “I am so delighted to see this project get started. It has rightly been so long in the planning and consultation phases, so it’s very exciting to know that we’re now moving to the construction phase. This is undoubtedly a huge financial and resource commitment for the Council to make in extremely challenging financial conditions. However, it’s right that Angus should prioritise the future of our young people, and our communities who will also benefit. I would like to thank all my fellow councillors for sharing this vision for Angus and continuing to support this ambitious new learning campus.”
