Turf cutting ceremony starts South Wales primary school project

Working on behalf of Neath Port Talbot Council, Morgan Sindall Construction’s Wales business has started construction of Rhosafan Welsh Medium Primary School.

A turf cutting ceremony, attended by councillors and project team members, officially marked the commencement of works.

The £29 million project will have 14 classrooms and provide space for 420 pupils aged three to 11, including 90 nursery places.

Appointed through the South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework, the school will be delivered in two phases and is scheduled for completion in 2028.

As well as the main school building, the project includes a two-storey, 810m² steel structure alongside a single-storey timber frame that will create a winter garden.

Councillor Nia Jenkins, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for Education & Early Years, said: “We are delighted that the work on the new school has begun and cannot wait to see the finished development.

“It marks a major milestone in the Council’s Strategic Schools Improvement Programme, which is focused on ensuring all pupils have access to high-quality education in modern, fit for purpose facilities.

“The development will also incorporate adult education provision and has been designed with sustainability at its core. Our aim is to create a learning environment that supports both current and future generations.”