Councillors to consider the best option for essential building works at Maddiston Primary School
Falkirk Council’s Executive will consider a report this month outlining the proposed approach to identify a contractor to carry out major repair works at Maddiston Primary School.
The school is currently closed and pupils decanted to other campuses after extensive investigations identified widespread structural defects, initially uncovered after damage caused by Storm Eowyn earlier this year.
Since then the Council has appointed HUB East Central (HUBco) to provide strategic support services, including project management, architectural, and structural engineering input. A construction quality review and a separate root cause analysis are also now underway. These will inform not only the repair works Maddiston Primary School but also any potential future actions and wider lessons for future capital investment across the school estate.
The proposed procurement strategy recommends progressing the works through HUBco and their supply chain, with the appointment of a Tier 1 contractor once the full scope of works has been confirmed. This approach is expected to allow mobilisation on site at the earliest opportunity.
The full re-opening of the school is currently projected for Summer 2026 and this will be kept under review with confirmation being made following the appointment of the main contractor.
An initial capital allocation of £5 million has been identified within the Council’s budget. Final costs will be confirmed following completion of detailed investigations and the competitive procurement process for the main contractor.
A project board is overseeing the works, this includes senior officers from Education and Place Services and is supported by external specialists. Communications with parents, staff, and elected members will continue throughout.
Paul Kettrick, Head of Investment, Assets and Climate said:
This has been a complex and urgent response to significant construction issues that have been identified at the school.
“Our focus is on delivering the necessary remedial works safely and to the highest standard as quickly as possible. The proposed approach will allow us to proceed efficiently while ensuring that upon completion we are satisfied the building is free of defects and meets all structural and condition requirements.
The Executive will be asked to consider and approve the proposed procurement strategy at its meeting on 19 June 2025.