Brunstane primary school in Edinburgh is set to undergo a £10m retrofit to become more green
Works commenced on the primary school last month with completion expected in winter 2025.
GRAHAM was appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to undertake the work as part of the council’s net zero aims.
The retrofit project is a large undertaking
The school consists of a three-story tower containing 12 classrooms and a single-story block with eight classrooms. The administration office, amenity space, and infant block are also located in this block.
The primary school modernisation will see retrofit projects throughout the building that will bring the building to a carbon-neutral operation.
Works will include:
- Repair work
- New external cladding on walls and roof
- Replacing existing windows and curtain walling
- Replacing floor finishes
- Full building redecoration
- Adding or replacing stairs with ramps to improve accessibility
- Replacing the gas network with a heat pump and electric heating system
- Installation of photovoltaic solar panels on the tower block roof
The school will put temporary classrooms in place during work so learning is uninterrupted.
The project will bring net-zero goals closer
Gary Holmes, regional managing director at GRAHAM Building North, said: “The significant investment made by City of Edinburgh Council to modernise Brunstane Primary School will create a vibrant and inspiring education centre.
“GRAHAM has a proven track record of delivering best-in-class education facilities across Scotland and we’re proud to play a role in helping shape Edinburgh’s next generation of school environments which prioritise accessibility and sustainability.”
Councillor Joan Griffiths, education, children and families convener for the City of Edinburgh Councill, said: “We have over 100 schools supporting thousands of pupils and we’re making every effort to make sure they are as welcoming, accessible, and sustainable as possible.
“Our £10 million investment in Brunstane Primary is a perfect example of this work, with energy efficiency improvements and repairs planned for the whole building. We have ambitious net zero aims as a city and this extends to upgrades to our schools, many of which are aging. I’m excited to see the difference this retrofitting roll out will make.”
