Powys County Council has announced a fresh tender process for the construction of a replacement facility for Brynllywarch Hall School, situated in Kerry near Newtown in north Powys.

This decision comes after careful consideration and a review of the project's progress.

In May 2022, the council had engaged ISG Construction Ltd to oversee the design stage for the 64-place replacement school. This appointment followed a competitive tender process that granted ISG Construction Ltd the option to proceed with the construction phase of the project.

Having successfully completed the design stage and submitted a planning application, the council conducted a thorough evaluation of the project. Following this assessment, it was decided that further market testing was necessary before advancing to the construction phase.

Cllr Pete Roberts, Cabinet Member for Learning in Powys, emphasized the council's dedication to providing a new facility for Brynllywarch Hall School.

He said:

“We are committed to providing a new facility for Brynllywarch Hall School as the existing building no longer offersa suitable environment for the teaching and support requirements of pupils with significant behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.

“It is important that the council reviews its build projects as they progress. For this project, we have decided to carry out a further market testing exercise for the construction element.

“We would like to express our thanks to ISG Construction Ltd for their contribution to this important project.

“We will commence a competitive tender process to appoint a contactor for the construction of this new building at the earliest opportunity so that we can provide an environment where teaching staff can thrive and provide pupils with the facilities that enable their needs to be met, giving them a more enjoyable and fulfilling educational experience.”