Galliford Try has been selected to construct the £69m Paisley Grammar Community Campus, aiming to serve up to 1,380 students with modern facilities. The project is part of an ambitious initiative to enhance educational infrastructure in Renfrewshire and is slated to commence in spring 2024.
- The planned facilities will include a 300-seat theatre, teaching kitchens, and sports pitches.
- Designed by Ryder Architecture, the project has secured planning permission and funding.
- Renfrewshire Council will oversee the addition of new roadworks, including a bridge and expanded cycling routes.
- The completion date remains uncertain, given potential delays in the project’s initiation.
Galliford Try has been given the responsibility of constructing the £69 million Paisley Grammar Community Campus. The project plans blueprint include a range of state-of-the-art facilities, such as a 300-seat theatre, all-weather sports pitches, a dance studio, teaching kitchens, and music suites, all intended to benefit up to 1,380 pupils. This ambitious educational development, designed by Ryder Architecture, has already received the necessary planning permission and is funded by the Scottish Futures Trust alongside Renfrewshire Council.
The Renfrewshire Council, acting as the primary client, emphasises the significance of this development, which will be complemented by an extensive £26 million roadworks project. Part of this infrastructure enhancement includes the construction of a 93-metre steel arch bridge over the White Cart Water. Additionally, the project will involve 1.7 kilometres of road widening, alongside the creation of new walking and cycling routes. These improvements form a key part of the area’s broader commitment to improving accessibility and infrastructure.
Construction of the school is expected to begin in the spring of 2024, with an anticipated opening for students in the summer of 2026. Despite the clear timeline, current uncertainties about potential initiation delays cast some doubt over whether this schedule will be adhered to. The development reflects a dedicated effort to bring high-quality educational facilities to the area and enhance the community’s capability to support a growing student population.
Bill Hocking, chief executive of Galliford Try, articulated the importance of educational projects within their portfolio, expressing the company’s eagerness to collaborate with Renfrewshire Council once again. Hocking stated: “As our recently updated Sustainable Growth Strategy makes clear, education remains a core market for our business, and we are delighted to be working once again with Renfrewshire Council on this ambitious new school campus.”
The new Paisley Grammar Community Campus represents a significant investment in educational infrastructure, with its completion promising enhanced learning environments for future generations.
