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Schools in Rossmore are to benefit from improved facilities following the approval of a revised bid to the Government by the Borough of Poole. The bid, worth nearly £2.5 million includes four main elements:

• The relocation of Trinidad First School from outdated accommodation to new facilities at the Alderney Middle School site \n

• The replacement of the current library on Herbert Avenue with a new learning resource centre at Rossmore Community College for use by the school and the local community \n

• The provision of improved technology facilities at Rossmore Community College \n

• Faster, broadband internet access for all Rossmore schools \n

The whole scheme is worth £3.6 million, which includes income from the eventual sale of the Trinidad First School site.

Cllr Brian Clements, Executive Portfolio Holder for Education, said: "After extensive consultation with parents and local residents, we have re-worked the bid removing some proposals that were causing concern, primarily those surrounding Winchelsea. We are delighted that Government has agreed to support our revised bid which will benefit pupils in the Rossmore area and the whole community."

Kevin Manley, Acting Chief Education Officer said: "Now we have Government go-ahead, the next stage is for the project to be submitted for planning permission in February next year. If approved, we could anticipate a start on-site in early summer with completion for this exciting project planned for summer 2004."

A competitive tendering process has resulted in the recommendation of the following consultants and contractor for approval by the Council’s Executive on 10 December:Architects, FM Modern Design; Quantity Surveyors, Boxall Sayer; Planning Supervisors, WT Hills; Structural Engineers, WSP; Mechanical & Electrical Consultants, WSP and Main Contractor, Dean & Dyball.