A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the commencement of works on the new Girvan Primary School and Early Years Centre.
Pupils and school staff were joined at the site by councillors, representatives from main contractor Kier, and guests to celebrate the milestone in the delivery of the project.
The new campus, which is now under construction on the existing school site, will accommodate a brand-new primary school building as well as a standalone single-storey early years centre with its own entrance and reception.
The primary school will have classrooms over two levels and a dedicated additional support needs (ASN) base. Upon its completion, which is on track for 2027, pupils will move into the new facility and demolition of the existing school will begin.
South Ayrshire Council’s depute leader and policy lead for commercial/operational services, councillor Alec Clark, said: “It’s fantastic to see works beginning on the new Girvan Primary campus. The new school will provide a modern space for learning and a hub for the Girvan residents – one that will serve the community for many years to come.”
Phil McDowell, regional director for Kier Construction North & Scotland, added, “Today marks an exciting milestone for Girvan as we break ground on a project that has been shaped by the ambition and dedication of South Ayrshire Council and the local community. We are looking forward to delivering this transformative new campus, drawing on our experience of creating high-quality learning environments across Scotland. This development will deliver long-term positive impact for children, families and the wider Girvan community, and we are proud to play a part in bringing this vision to life.”
