Greystones Community College Build Starts Monday

The best laid plans…

atest press release from Taoiseach Simon Harris, issued on Friday, June 28th 2024…

Following a commitment from the Taoiseach last month that diggers would be on site within a month’s time the Taoiseach Simon Harris can confirm builders will be on site this Monday to begin construction of the long-awaited Greystones Community College school building.

This is fantastic news for all in families in the area who have campaigned tirelessly to get this project over the line.

The permanent building project for Greystones Community College will deliver a new 1,000 pupil post-primary school with accommodation, including 4 classrooms, for children with special educational needs. The project is being delivered under the Department’s Design & Build programme.

Speaking today, Taoiseach Simon Harris said: “Today is a major step forward and fantastic news for thousands of families across the Greystones area.

“I am absolutely thrilled to confirm that Greystones Community College’s long awaited new school build will soon go to construction this coming Monday.

“Parents and staff have fought hard for this project to go ahead and we are all as a community delighted to see digger and builders come on site to start delivering for Greystones.

“This project has been a top priority for me since day one and as a Greystones resident I am overwhelmed with joy with the confirmation of the start of construction.

GCC site layout plans MAR22

“This building will have a hugely positive impact for the Greystones community,

“This new school building will cater for 1,000 pupil in the post-primary school.

“This new building also includes 4 classrooms, for children with special educational needs.

Taoiseach Simon Harris added: “As a Greystones resident, as a TD for Wicklow and as Taoiseach I know how the issue of school shortages has impacted the community.

“However this project will go some way in alleviating the pressures felt by families for generations to come.

“As always I will keep the people of Greystones informed of any updates in the coming months.

“I want to thank everybody who has worked so hard to see this project get over the line.”