Wynne Construction has completed work on the major redevelopment of Ysgol Corn Hir in Llangefni, with the school now open to students.

We were appointed by the council to design and build the school, which is situated opposite the Bryn Meurig housing estate on the B5109 road.

Replacing the existing school building, the new Ysgol Corn Hir provides space for 270 pupils aged 4 to 11 across 10 classrooms, as well as an additional nursery classroom and childcare unit. In addition, we have built infrastructure with a potential for future expansion as Llangefni grows, with communal areas such as the school hall and dining room able to be reconfigured to further increase capacity.

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Graham Dickson, contracts manager, said: "It has been fantastic to work once again with the Isle of Anglesey County Council to build the new Ysgol Corn Hir and deliver state-of-the-art facilities for the staff and pupils in Llangefni. The team is passionate about delivering high-quality builds which can transform educational goals for students as well as provide a boost to the wider community. Developing an environmentally efficient school, which will also grow with Llangefni, was key for this project. Ysgol Corn Hir is a shining example of a modern, sustainable school, and we look forward to seeing the impact our work helps bring to the area in the future."

Larger and more energy-efficient classrooms built as part of the development will maximise natural light and ventilation, with the building incorporating a natural ventilation system to allow for fresh air flow. In addition, as part of our sustainability commitments, photovoltaic panels on the roof and air source heat pumps have been installed to reduce environmental harm and ongoing operational costs for the school.

The £10 million project, which was funded by the Isle of Anglesey County Council and the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, forms a significant part of the council’s wider school modernisation programme.