£125k bill for school move

Thursday, 8 March 2018 07:36

By Jason Roberts @ChpsChsGrvy

Moving St Thomas' School to Scoill Vallajeelt will cost more than £125,000.

That's according to Education Minister Graham Cregeen who was quizzed by Garff MHK Daphne Caine in the House of Keys earlier this week.

Mr Cregeen revealed the move will cost £125,000 and will cover construction work such as building a new reception, a wet activity area and new offices.

However, the Minister also said the move will save the department £33,000 a year on heating, lighting and rates at the St Thomas's building.

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