AQW 12285/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 18/12/2020
Answered On Date: 22/12/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education (i) for an update on the development proposal for an additional multi-purpose resource space and toilets at Drumrane Primary School, Limavady; (ii) when he is likely to make a decision on the proposal; and (iii) for the estimated cost of the work.

Answer:

I approved Development Proposal 616 on 14 December 2020. The proposal was to increase the admissions number at Drumrane Primary from 17 to 20 with a phased increase in enrolment from 116 to 140.

No additional classrooms were required as the school currently has five classrooms which is the correct size for a maximum enrolment of 140.

The provision of a multi-purpose room and toilets is the responsibility of the Education Authority (EA) and would be subject to the EA completing a feasibility report to identify the need and a business case setting out the preferred option.