Construction costs have jumped due to inflation and other issues.
A £22.8 million bid to transform an old abandoned primary into a new Gaelic school is set to cost the city council more than expected.
The cost has risen due to delays caused by Covid, the building being in a worse condition than expected and hyper-inflation. In 2019 it was estimated the council would have had to spend £8.25 million.The new Gaelic facility is due to open in December 2025 with pupils already lined up for places - currently being taught at North Kelvinside Primary.
The "deteriorating"school is no "longer fit for purpose" and "struggles to provide suitable facilities for a group of young people with complex additional support needs" according to a council report.A refurbishment and extension at Linburn Academy is set to cost £9.2 million with LEIP funding bringing in £3.28 million.
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