New school an estate spin-off

Eastwood is set to gain a new Newton Mearns primary school following a key agreement over spin-off benefits from a £150million estate.

Maidenhill Primary, which is planned to open in 2019, will sit at the heart of the 834-home Maidenhill development and will be delivered by East Renfrewshire Council.

Assuming this element is approved there will be a primary school with 444 places, and a 120-place nursery.

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Developers Cala Homes and Taylor Wimpey say benefits of the scheme will include multiple pockets of land to be used for affordable housing.

Also planned for the estate are a multi-use games area and 3G pitch at the new school, to be available for community use.

The developers also claim “generous” public space will be available, featuring “pocket parks” and a green corridor - equivalent to around 19 football pitches.

The promised spin-off includes contributions to community halls, sports grounds, sports halls and centres, libraries and community health and care provision.