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23/09/2015
Six Schools Secure Funding For Enhancement Projects
A total of £14 million has been secured to start construction on a further six schools in Northern Ireland.
Education Minister John O'Dowd made the announcement as part of the School Enhancement Programme.
Mr O'Dowd said: "Ongoing investment in our schools estate is essential if we are to continue to provide a quality education environment. The School Enhancement Programme is an important way of providing this much needed accommodation."
The six schools now proceeding are:
• St Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt
• Victoria College, Belfast
• Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry
• Anahorish Primary School, Toomebridge
• St Columb's College, Derry
• St Bernard's Primary School, Newtownabbey.
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Education Minister John O'Dowd made the announcement as part of the School Enhancement Programme.
Mr O'Dowd said: "Ongoing investment in our schools estate is essential if we are to continue to provide a quality education environment. The School Enhancement Programme is an important way of providing this much needed accommodation."
The six schools now proceeding are:
• St Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt
• Victoria College, Belfast
• Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry
• Anahorish Primary School, Toomebridge
• St Columb's College, Derry
• St Bernard's Primary School, Newtownabbey.
(CD/MH)
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