Construction firm Interserve has started building work to develop a new primary school in Salford.

Mesne Lea Primary School is one of 39 in the North West to be rebuilt under the first phase of the government's priority school building programme (PSBP).

The new two-storey primary school will include a large multi-purpose hall, and a shared teaching space between reception and nursery for combined groups.

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Schools Minister David Laws said: "The start of construction work at Mesne Lea Primary School marks a key milestone for the priority school building programme in the North West and an exciting phase in the development of the school.

"Delivering great new schools will help to build a stronger economy and a fairer society, so that every young person across the region can get on in life."

(CD/IT)