Work finally starts on £35m new-build at Holy Trinity College in Cookstown

A sod cutting ceremony took place at the school on Thursday to mark the occasion.

Mr McGlone, who attended the event with party colleague Councillor Kerri Martin, said: “The SDLP has made many representations over the years on behalf of the school regarding this new-build project."

Cllr Martin said: “Planning permission was approved for the new-build by Mid Ulster Council in July 2020. And, while there have been recent understandable delays in the process, it is great to finally see the official start of work on these much-needed school facilities.”

Mr McGlone added: As a local school which contributes so much to the community, I am delighted that pupils and staff at Holy Trinity College can now see the beginning of delivery of the new school facilities.”