Newmains shared school campus opening delay due to 'technical issue'

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Primary pupils will have to wait a little longer before moving into a new shared campus in Newmains.Kids from Newmains and St Brigid’s Primary were due to move into their new campus in January next year.However, that date has been put back due to a ‘technical issue’ on the site.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Newmains independent councillor Robert John McKendrick revealed all in a letter sent to all four local councillors by North Lanarkshire Council.The letter states: “A technical issue has arisen at the site which is out with the control of both the contractor and the council.“This means that the project will now not be handed over at the timescales originally intended in January 2023.“The root cause of the delay relates to the supply of utilities to the site.“Construction works are progressing as planned, however the utility delay will now impact on the contractor’s ability to commission the new facility.We are working hard to resolve the matter and would like to apologise for any inconvenience this causes.“We will communicate a revised handover date to all stakeholders as soon as we have it.”As well as the two primary schools, the £20 million site will also include a family learning centre and community facilities.Children and young people, staff, parents and the local community are playing