hub East Central Scotland has completed an £18 million project for the design and construction of two new primary schools in Perthshire.

The new schools, in Crieff and in Perth, will jointly accommodate around 1,000 nursery and primary pupils in modern ‘state of the art’ learning environments.

The new Oakbank Primary School, which was built on the existing site at Viewlands Road in Perth, includes an integrated nursery, specialist provision for additional support needs, and break out areas around flexible teaching spaces.

The new Crieff Primary School and nursery on a new site adjacent to the Strathearn Community Campus and shares many design features with Oakbank Primary School.

The schools were built by BAM Construction to designs by Holmes Miller and the project was managed by hub East Central Scotland.

Gary Bushnell, chief executive, hub East Central Scotland, said: “The new schools have been built to the highest standards and incorporate the most modern design values, delivering the best possible environment to support teaching and learning. This is a major education initiative, which was delivered on time and on budget, achieving best value for the communities that it serves.”