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In the East Londonderry constituency, there are currently 11 schemes in planning, four of which have been approved for funding—one controlled primary school scheme (Carnalridge), one maintained primary rationalisation scheme (Dungiven, Largy and Burnfoot), one controlled post-primary scheme (Coleraine college) and one controlled special schools amalgamation scheme (Glasvey and Limegrove).There are seven schemes that have been identified by the relevant school authorities to the Department of Education as requiring a major capital works scheme and have been assessed by the Department as having a need for a scheme. These are currently in various stages of planning and the progressing of these schemes will be dependent on the availability of resources, and the planning, procurement and construction work required. These schemes are:Controlled primary"Ballykelly"Maintained primary"St. Canice's, Dungiven""Crossroads, Kilrea""St. Patrick's, Portrush"Integrated primary"Millstrand, Portrush"Controlled post-primary"Coleraine High School"Voluntary grammar school"Dominican College, Portstewart"The relevant school authorities have also identified to the Department within their five-year plans the following schools for future assessment.Controlled primary"Drumachose, Limavady""Millburn, Coleraine""Killowen, Coleraine""Macosquin, Coleraine""Portstewart""Gorran, Aghadowey""Culcrow, Aghadowey""Cullycapple, Aghadowey"Maintained post-primary"St. Patrick's High School, Dungiven"In examining all proposals for new school buildings it will be important that in a situation of falling pupil numbers that schools are assessed as being viable in the longer term before funding approval is given. |