A major extension for Deele College in Raphoe has received initial project approval under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme.
The move has been welcomed by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue.
The project will consist of nine classrooms, two SET rooms, two engineering rooms, one technology prep room, two science labs, four classroom SEN base, classroom extension, refurbishment of existing woodwork room, home economics room and staff room and conversion of existing DCG room.
The Minister commented “Initial project approval is essentially a green light for this massive extension project for Deele College.
“It is great news for Raphoe and for the staff, students, and parents of the school and will improve the offering and services of the school.
“I thank Minister Norma Foley for confirming the news and for the work of the principal, the staff, students and parents of the school for progressing the project.
“I thank Cllr Gerry Crawford for his continued hard work with the school and the Raphoe community too.”
Deputy Joe McHugh also welcome the news.
“I am delighted to learn that the Deele College extension project has today received initial project approval under the Department of Education Additional School Accommodation Scheme.
The project will consist of nine classrooms and two SET rooms, two engineering rooms, one technology prep room, two science labs and four classroom SEN base, classroom extension, refurbishment of existing woodwork room, home economics room as well as a staff room and conversion of existing DCG room.
“This confirmation is a positive step in the progression of this extension project for Deele College and it is great news for Raphoe and the surrounding areas.
“I wish to commend Joe Boyle and all his team in Deele, the Board of Management, students and parents of the school for their hard work and dedication in ensuring this important project has received this initial approval,” concluded McHugh.
