17 schools will remain closed on Monday after the Easter holidays. All schools were included in the 2003 PPPI deal, and were either built or refurbished at that time.
The closures come after works to repair major storm damage to Oxgangs Primary School revealed potential problems.
The City of Edinburgh Council have a page here which they say they will update with alternative plans for all the children involved. Detailed structural surveys will be carried out this week and the council says that some schools may open earlier as these are completed.
Council Leader Andrew Burns told the BBC this morning that he had no option but to close the schools as he only learned of the problems late on Friday. Read more here
You can also follow the council’s Twitter account for further updates
Please be aware that all PPP1 schools will be closed on Monday. For full info FAQ’s and updates https://t.co/P5J7i6xndX
— Edinburgh Council (@Edinburgh_CC) April 8, 2016
The premises that will be initially closed from Monday are as follows:
Schools: Braidburn, Broomhouse Primary, Castleview Primary, Craigour Park Primary, Craigmount High, Craigroyston Primary, Drummond Community High, Firrhill High, Forthview Primary, Gracemount High, Oxgangs Primary School, Pirniehill Primary, Rowanfield, Royal High, St David’s Primary, St Joseph’s Primary and St Peters RC Primary.
Other: Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre and Howdenhall Secure Unit
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