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Academy Rebuild Delayed

TIMESCALES for the second phase of Stranraer Academy rebuild have been put back again, much to the bemusement of school staff.

Council officials now admit they can't commit themselves to starting the work next year. They say it is more likely to be 2005 before the first brick is laid.

Although the Scottish Executive input towards the Schools' PPP programme is still on the table, the council have had to rework the whole school estate review.

That is because a number of primary schools earmarked for closure are now to remain open after consultations.

The Academy School Board were informed of the delay at their meeting on Tuesday.