Work completed on extension for Ysgol y Strade

Work has been completed on an extension at Ysgol Strade as part of an £8.25million scheme.
The extension will house a new science, technology, design and art block providing pupils with state of the art accommodation.
It formed phase one of the scheme which is being delivered through Carmarthenshire County Council’s Modernising Education Programme.
Phase two involves refurbishment of the existing art, science, technology and design classrooms.
They will be converted into normal classrooms which will be used instead of the mobile accommodation currently provided.
Education executive board member Cllr Keith Davies said: “This is yet another investment in education in the Llanelli area.
“It reflects the growing demand for Welsh medium education in the town, and the need for more secondary school places.
“It follows the opening of the new Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes which will help satisfy demand in the primary sector.
“This scheme will help provide modern, high quality accommodation for Strade pupils, and I look forward to its completion.”
The scheme is being delivered by contractors Interserve and is due for completion by this autumn.
It is being funded by 50% through the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools grant scheme and 50% from the council’s MEP programme.