250 new jobs with new secondary schools for North Kildare

A new campus for two secondary schools in North Kildare is now confirmed.

According to Local Fianna Fáil TD, Frank O'Rourke,  the contract is in place.

Deputy O'Rourke said: “The community of Maynooth and surrounding area have waiting a long time for the commencement of the construction of the new secondary school campus comprising two secondary schools. I visited the site last week with the CEO of Kildare Wicklow ETB and received an overview of the project from Miceál Sammon Managing Director of the Sammon Group, which is based in Kilcock.”

It is understood that there will 250 people employed in the construction phase of the project, many of whom are local people, providing a valuable contribution to the local economy.

He said: “This is the largest project of its type and includes two 10,000m2 Post Primary Schools, 2,000m2 Sports Hall, roadways and carparks, playing pitch and ball courts. It will be an excellent facility once it is completed in May 2019, giving a fresh start to the first year students in September of 2019.”

As of now, there are 29 major capital projects that are being progressed in Co Kildare, with Maynooth being one of them.

Deputy O'Rourke said: "We need further investment in schools and I will continue to press the Minister to ensure that we allocate funds for capital projects to build schools in Kildare to meet the demand. I want to congratulate all those involved in bringing the project to this stage; including both Principals of the Schools; the boards of management, KWETB and its CEO, the officials in the Department of Education, the parents who have campaigned so hard for this project and indeed all public representatives who have worked on this project."