Work starts at new school facility

Perth and Kinross Council has begun work on a major project at Methven Primary School.

The ambitious construction work includes measures to build a new gym and dining hall at the school, and designed to environmentally-friendly Passivhaus standards.

In addition to this, electric vehicle charging points will be installed and a new drop-off zone for school transport created.

Progress on the delivery of the project has been welcomed by a number of Almond and Earn ward councillors and Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Liz Smith.

Councillor David Illingworth commented: “It is great to see this important project for Methven really beginning to take shape.

“The 40-year-old derelict portacabins are now gone revealing the beauty of the Edwardian main building.

“Four trees have been cut down and fresh tree planting will take place to replace them.

“The memorial bench for the Melville family will be moved to a new home on the site following consultation with the community.

“The new gym and dining hall will benefit the children attending Methven Primary School for many years to come.”

Fellow ward councillor Frank Smith added: “Living very close to the school, the younger pupils can be seen taking their mile walk around Methven Park.

“I feel encouraged to know that as they progress through their school years and for those that come after them, they will benefit from a modern build for their educational requirements.”

Cllr Kathleen Baird said: “I am delighted that this long awaited upgrade at Methven Primary school is progressing.”

And local MSP Liz Smith added: “Methven serves a significant rural area and this will be very welcome.”