Up to £8.6 million is being invested by Calderdale Council to build two new schools in Ovenden.

The new Copley Primary School and Moorside Community Primary School are being rebuilt by Wates due to the previous buildings being old and in a poor condition.

Work officially began on Friday, 27 October and it is expected the news schools will be finished in time for the new term in September 2018.

Speaking at the turf-cutting ceremony, Cllr Megan Swift said: "It's fantastic that building work is now underway at Copley and Moorside Schools. We're investing in brand new buildings for the schools to help provide the best possible learning experience for local young people. They will benefit from top-class facilities in modern settings."


Paul Dodsworth, Business Unit Director, Wates Construction North East and Yorkshire, said: "We're very happy to be working with Calderdale Council on the redevelopment of these two schools, and this event was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate work getting underway.

"We have extensive experience in redeveloping schools so they meet modern requirements, and our team is looking forward to getting to know staff and students at Copley and Moorside as we upgrade the facilities to the standards they deserve."

(LM)