Irish Schools Benefit from Modular Constructions

The Department of Education is using modular builds as part of its move

to modern methods of construction.

The benefits include a faster delivery of construction projects and

minimising disruption while pupils are attending the school.

Initial project approval has been given for four new secondary school extensions in Kerry.

The schools to benefit are Coláiste na Sceilge in Caherciveen, Castleisland Community College, Causeway Comprehensive School and Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh in Castlegregory.

All four schools have received initial project approval for new modular classrooms and facilities which can be delivered quickly and have a lifespan of 60 years.

Coláiste na Sceilge in Caherciveen is due to get four new mainstream classrooms and two special educational needs classrooms via modular build.

Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh is due to get a one new mainstream classroom, a new art room via modular build. It will also get a new special education teaching room and an existing room reconfigured to provide for special needs education.

Castleisland Community College is due to get two new mainstream classrooms via modular build

Causeway Comprehensive School is due to get one new mainstream classroom and one new special educational needs classroom via modular build

Education Minister, Norma Foley, said she is particularly pleased to see that the projects include new state-of-the-art special education facilities.

Source: Killarney Today