Millions of pounds investment to modernise two Derry schools

Derry schools, St. Brigid's College and Lumen Christi College, are set to receive investment as part of a multi-million pound capital investment from the NI Government to modernise the schools.

Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen, today made a statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly announcing 28 schools are to advance in planning under the Major Capital Works Programme.

The schools will benefit from an estimated capital investment of £794m.

During her announcement to the Assembly, Ms McIlveen said: "These schools will benefit from a capital investment with deliverability subject to the level of capital resources available to the Department towards the end of this decade and into the
next.

"In making this announcement today, it is my intention that these projects would be taken through to construction. However, I should stress that authorisation to proceed to construction on any individual project will be based on
the level of capital funding available at the point when a design is complete and all necessary approvals have been secured.

"Finally, the projects I have announced today to advance in planning will benefit over 25,000 pupils across the schools estate.

"These projects have been carefully selected in line with my Department’s strategy for capital investment, which continues to be shaped by the outworking of area planning and the delivery of a modern fit-for-purpose estate of viable and sustainable schools."

County Derry schools to benefit from £794m funding pot

28 schools across NI have been awarded funding under the Major Capital Works Programme.

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Sinn Féin MLA, Ciara Ferguson, has welcomed ‘huge investment’ in the two Derry schools following the announcement by the Education Minister.

The Foyle MLA said: “This is a great day for St Brigid’s and Lumen Christi Colleges as we have secured confirmation from the Education Minister that they will be included in major investment plans to redevelop and modernise the schools.

 “They are both first-class schools at the heart of our community with thousands of pupils - this investment can help ensure they have access to the very best facilities and opportunities in life. 

 “Sinn Féin will continue to hold the Education Minister’s feet to the fire to ensure that these schools receive this funding as a priority, and that other schools in Derry are also invested in.”