AQW 51739/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the new build for Priory Integrated College, Holywood.
Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 11 September 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 11 September 2026
- Answer due by
- 28 September 2026
- Answered
- 15 September 20264 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
I announced on 29 April 2026 that the Priory Integrated College major capital project was to proceed to construction.
Since that announcement a Business Case Addendum has been completed which is currently under review by the Department of Finance.
The second stage of the procurement process to appoint a building contractor has also been progressed, and the current return date for tenders is 23 October 2026.
It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded in the first quarter of 2027.
The construction period is expected to be approximately 30 months.