Schools To Benefit From Minor Works Scheme

Schools across Northern Ireland will benefit from more than £18million investment in the coming months under the Department of Education’s minor works scheme.

Speaking about the investment, Education Minister John O'Dowd said: "During February and March this year, a total of 119 minor works projects amounting to over £18million were agreed across all board areas. This investment will enable improvements to be carried out across the schools estate, positively impacting on pupils, teachers and school staff.”"


Minor works are projects ranging from minor repair to more significant work projects and extensions. Investment includes over £1.5million funding for work to be carried out at John Paul II Primary School; over £1million for work at Little Flower Girls School; £750,000 for heating installation and roof repairs at Victoria College and almost £200,000 for a new fire alarm system at Oakwood Special School.

In March, the Minister also announced potential investment of £134million under the School Enhancement Programme. He said: "The programme will ensure the schools benefit from refurbishment or extension projects, each valued between £500,000 and £4million. The investment will help improve existing facilities and enable structural changes in the successful schools."

(CD/MH)