No evidence of RAAC used in Island schools

Further work is ongoing to ensure none of the Island's schools have the building material RAAC present.

It was found recently that Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete was present in numerous Schools across the UK, which has led to closures and disruption to learning as plans are formulated as to how best remove and replace the material.

Minister for Infrastructure Tim Crookall said a recent survey carried out on the current condition of the Island's schools didn't flag any evidence of RAAC, nor was there any indication this product had ever been used on Island.

He was replying to a question for written answer by MHK Jason Moorhouse.

The Minister said as an extra surety the Department is currently carrying out an inspection of a sample number of sites, which would fit the criteria in terms of age and design where RAAC may have been used in the UK. 

Should any evidence of its use be found, Minister Crookall said they would follow the guidance available along with the advice of Structural Engineers.