MORGAN Sindall has been appointed by Midlothian Council to deliver costings and technical designs for the new Beeslack Community High School.
The school, which will have space for up to 1,600 pupils, will be built to energy-efficient standards on land adjacent to the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.
Set to be a STEM Centre of Excellence, pupils will have access to the Easter Bush research and innovation campus, which specialises in animal biosciences, agritech, veterinary medicine, and medicine.
The school will also be able to accommodate up to 40 young people with severe and medically complex needs, with it featuring additional support needs facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory garden, suitable changing facilities, and accessible playground equipment and space.
Midlothian Council leader, councillor Kelly Parry, said, “Having progressed our agreement with the university to buy the land for the school and approved the new catchment changes, we’re delighted to announce this latest milestone – the appointment of the Phase I contractor.
“We’re looking forward to Morgan Sindall Group delivering designs that can be tested and priced to make sure the project can produce an inspiring learning and community space that comes in on budget.”
