Cumnock: Demolition of former Greenmill Primary school

The local authority provided an update into the ongoing work to tear down the disused building on Barrhill Road.

After pupils from the old school moved to the new Barony Campus as part of Lochnorris primary, the school was then used as a temporary home for pupils from Netherthird until their new, permanent home was opened.

It had been decided that the old school building would be demolished, as no buyer was found for the premises.

The demolition is part of a £1m allocation to bring down this and the former Auchinleck Academy building.

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A report to council cabinet earlier this year stated that demolition work was due to begin in "mid 2024".

However, an update from East Ayrshire Council bosses this week confirmed that pre-demolition work must be completed before a timeline can be confirmed.

It has been added that the timeline for completion is still on schedule for the beginning of next year, as was outlined back in March.

A spokesperson said: "East Ayrshire Council can confirm that officers are currently undertaking pre-demolition surveys and reports that will allow the council to seek all necessary consents for the demolition process.

"Once this is completed a timeline for the demolition will be confirmed.

"It is anticipated that the demolition will be completed early 2025."

The vacant school in Cumnock. (Image: NQ staff)

Local councillors, including Jim McMahon, have been keen to see a decision taken on the future of the building, to stop any further vandalism from taking place.

A number of the building's windows have been smashed since the building became vacant.

Former pupils of the school had also hoped that one last trip around the corridors could be arranged before it is brought down.

However, that idea was quickly quashed, on the grounds of public safety concerns.