€4.5 million to be invested in Coláiste Chríost Rí as part of an expansion of school facilities
The funding will see student capacity increase by 25%
The funding which was secured under the Department of Education Provision of Additional Accommodation Scheme will see student capacity increase by 25%
The expansion project is due to start later this year and represents a significant investment at the Turners Cross based school which on completion in 2024 will increase its student capacity by a further quarter
The school has already been experiencing a significant 30% year on year increase in enrolment applications and this new provision will enable them to accept more students and offer them choice within the curriculum.
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