Plans submitted for multi-million pound extension at school

A decision on plans for a multi-million pound extension of Park Mains High School in Erskine is expected to be confirmed this year.

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Renfrewshire Council recently submitted its bid for planning permission for the proposal to boost capacity at the facility in Barrhill Road.

The 400-pupil expansion is needed to meet an expected rise in numbers - largely linked to the growth of Bishopton's Dargavel Village - in the years ahead.

The local authority expects a decision on its application later this year and said the project “remains on track” to be complete in the summer of 2027.

That's according to a learning estate programme update included in a report to this Thursday’s education and children’s services policy board meeting.

It said: “The project is currently at the point of having a design that is coordinated from a structural and space perspective.

“The next step of the process is to add all elements of detail including mechanical and electrical services, finished and specialist subcontractor design input.