AQW 12221/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the schools in East Antrim awaiting the completion of capital projects; (ii) the progress, status, and anticipated completion dates of these projects; and (iii) the current prioritisation ranking of these projects.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 20 May 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 20 May 2024
- Answer due by
- 5 June 2024
- Answered
- 29 May 20249 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
There are currently seven capital projects in East Antrim awaiting completion.
The current position of these projects is as follows:
| School | Current Position |
| Islandmagee Primary School | Project is in the construction stage, with completion anticipated in summer 2024. |
| St Killian’s College | Project is in the design stage and a revised planning application is to be submitted in the coming months. |
| Belfast High School | The project was announced in March 2022, however was paused in April 2023. |
| Carrickfergus Academy | Procurement of an Integrated Consultant Team for the project has commenced, following the re-start of the project in February 2024. |
| Larne Grammar School | The project was announced in March 2022, however was paused in April 2023. |
| Larne High School | The project was announced in March 2022, however was paused in April 2023. |
| Ulidia Integrated College | Project is in the construction stage with completion anticipated by the end of 2024. |
Projects will continue to advance in planning and design but will only be permitted to progress to construction when affordable within the wider education budget context. As I have previously stated, it is my intention to continue to make the case for significant additional and sustained capital budget to invest right across the schools’ estate.