9 post primary and 14 primary schools in the county will share a total of 2.7 million euros as details of the 2022 Summer Works Programme have been released by the Department of Education.
In welcoming the news, Deputy Michael Lowry said that projects at Primary level will include mechanical works, electrical works, window projects and external yards/play areas. Works at Post-Primary level will include roof works, mechanical works, electrical works, window projects, science labs and yards/play areas. Nationally, the Minister for Education, Norma Foley confirmed funding of €65 million for the 2022 Summer Works Scheme. The Summer Works Scheme projects are being announced now so that schools have a good lead-in period to plan and deliver the projects in summer 2022.
Covid-19 management remains a priority with a cohort of projects including window improvement/replacement projects in schools, which will assist in managing ventilation. The Summer Works Programme follows on from the €62 million enhanced Minor Works Funding which was delivered to schools a number of weeks ago. It is also envisaged that a new Multi-Annual Summer Works Scheme will be opened for new applications in Q2 2022. This will have a strong climate action aspect to it.
