£22m replacement for Cedewain School moves forward

Plans for a new £22 million replacement special school in Newtown have moved forward.

Powys County Council's Cabinet has today agreed to submit plans to the Welsh Government for a new Cedewain School in the town to replace the current one.
 
Powys County Council is planning to build a new school for Ysgol Cedewain and Cabinet today approved the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) which will now be submitted to the Welsh Government for their approval.
 
Cabinet were told that the funding required for the replacement school would be almost £22.7m, with 75% of funding coming from the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools Programme. The remaining 25% would be funded by the council.
 
As part of the plans, the new Ysgol Cedewain school will have purpose-built and state-of-the-art facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory and physiotherapy rooms and garden as well as a community café.
 
Cllr Phyl Davies, Cabinet Member for Education, said: “One of our priorities is an innovative, state-of-the-art campus to replace the existing Ysgol Cedewain buildings, which are in a very poor condition and not fit-for-purpose.
 
“If the Strategic Outline Case is approved by the Welsh Government, this would be a huge investment in our school infrastructure.
 
“As part of our Vision 2025, we are committed to providing world-class facilities, especially for our most vulnerable learners.  Today’s decision by Cabinet shows our commitment for Ysgol Cedewain.”