The new build project at Dumfries High School ticked off a major milestone last week when the new sports pitch opened.
The school build project, costing more than £50m, is well underway and the build part is on schedule to be completed by April 2026.
Once the new school is operational, phase 3 will commence which includes the demolition of the old school including the David Keswick Athletic Centre, and landscaping works. Phase 3 is due for completion in March 2027.
The sports pitch has been out of commission since April last year due to the building works, so having it back in action is a big boost for the school and our community club partner, Greystone Rovers.
The Greystone Rovers Foundation (GRF) entered into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Council to operate the Dumfries High School Sports Facilities in March 2013, and the relationship with the Council and Greystone has been further strengthened thanks to the pitch being operational once again.
Stuart Parker, Managing Director of Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland, said: "The handover of this state-of-the-art 3G sports pitch is an exciting milestone for the new Dumfries High School project. It's a facility that will deliver immediate benefits to the school, as well as the localsports teams.
"It's been fantastic to work so closely with the community on this project, including our sponsorship of the Greystone Rovers, which includes the provision of away strip shirts and substitute jackets for the team.
“We now look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Dumfries and Galloway Council, hub South West, the school, and local sports clubs as we work towards delivering this transformative educational facility that will benefit the wider community for generations to come."
Graeme Muir, Charity Manager for Greystone Rovers commented: “Greystone Rovers is excited at the opening and completion of the new 3G sporting facility as part of the Council’s learning town plans.
“Officials at Greystonewould at this stage like to sincerely thank all those individuals , organisations and internally the understanding and patience of all our volunteer coaches , parents and young members who have supported and assisted the club with temporary arrangements during the period of construction of the new 3G facility.”
