Cumberland Council is investing more than £60,000 for maintenance works at Robert Ferguson Primary School in Carlisle, beginning in the autumn school holiday period.
Robert Ferguson Primary School in Carlisle will have their window lintels replaced and associated works, as part of Cumberland Council’s Prioritised Capital Maintenance programme.
Some of the existing lintels will be replaced with new fair-faced reinforced concrete units and some purpose made composite units, these will be in keeping with the appearance of the school. The works are due to begin in October and will be completed by the end of 2023.
Councillor Elaine Lynch, Cumberland Council’s Executive Portfolio Holder for Lifelong Learning and Development, said:
“I am delighted that Cumberland Council is investing over £60,000 for maintenance works at Robert Ferguson School.
“This commitment demonstrates our dedication to fostering a nurturing environment for students and educators. By prioritising the upkeep and enhancement of our education facilities, we are actively paving the way for a brighter future for our young people.”
Mr Graham Frost, Head Teacher of Robert Ferguson Primary School, added:
“We are very grateful for Cumberland Council’s commitment to preserving this wonderful, school building with these much-needed repairs.
“The building, which first opened its doors to pupils in 1904, with its distinctive chimney (architect Sir Walter Brierley was inspired by an Italian bell tower), has many beautiful features, including the lintels which are to be sympathetically replaced.”