€13m of works underway in schools in Cork City & County this summer - McGrath

Cork South Central T.D. Michael McGrath has welcomed the start of work with an overall value of €13 million in schools in Cork City and County under the Summer Works Scheme.

‘120 primary schools and 49 post primary schools in Cork City and County are to benefit under the Summer Works Scheme. The total value of works being carried out at Cork schools this summer is in excess of €13 million,’ according to Deputy McGrath.

Under the Scheme, the projects involved are of a small to medium scale nature. They can be carried out over the course of the school holidays, while the buildings are empty. This will serve to minimise any potential disruption to the operation of the schools. The works in question range from gas works and electrical upgrades, through to window and roof replacements.

‘I am delighted to see so many schools in Cork City and County availing of the funding in the Summer Works Scheme to get essential work done to the school. These works will help to create a better learning and working environment for pupils and staff alike. The Scheme also provides a timely boost to contractors in the Cork area.

‘I would like to wish all the Cork schools every success with the work they are getting done,’ concluded Deputy McGrath.

Nationally, 1,568 projects are due to go on site over the course of the Summer to carry out much-needed work to existing school buildings. Almost €132m worth of works have been approved by the Department of Education under this year's Summer Works Scheme.