Welsh Government to spend 拢19m on replacing south Wales schools
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Croesyceiliog school
The Welsh Government has announced plans to spend over 拢19m on two new school buildings for south Wales.
The replacement primary and secondary schools are being paid for by the government's 拢1.4bn
Bridgend and Torfaen councils are providing 拢19m match funding.
Education secretary Kirsty Williams said she was "determined to continue investing to raise standards".
'Modern facilities'
Torfaen council are providing 拢15m towards the total 拢30m cost of the new Croesyceiliog secondary school in Cwmbran.
Ms Williams said the new building would "provide the most modern facilities for pupils and the best environment possible to learn in."
The new Brynmenyn primary in Bridgend will be relocated and expanded at a total cost of 拢8.15m.
The Welsh Government has committed 拢50m for schools improvements in Bridgend and 拢86m for Torfaen.
- Published13 September 2016
