PLANS have been submitted to replace a Borders school with a "modern community campus".

After consultations throughout 2021 with the local community, plans for a new Galashiels Academy campus have been submitted which detail and open-plan learning environment which include multi-use spaces for the wider community.

The new campus will be built on the existing school site and within a portion of Scott Park.

The new build is being deliver by Hub South East Scotland – Scottish Borders Council's development partner – in partnership with contractor Morrison Construction and architect JM Architects.

Border Telegraph: Artist impression of new Galashiels Academy campus. Photo: SBCArtist impression of new Galashiels Academy campus. Photo: SBC

Scott Brown, Hub South East’s Project Director, said: “We are excited to reach this key milestone in the project, allowing us to further progress the development, design and construction of this new campus for Galashiels.

“Community consultation has been key in shaping the vision for this new campus and we look forward to working with Scottish Borders Council and our contractor Morrison Construction, to bring these plans to life, delivering a modern facility which supports a 21st century curriculum for pupils and is an asset to the local community.”

The school will comprise of learning spaces which are "arranged around a vibrant central spine through the building encouraging collaboration, creativity and socialising". Sporting facilities will include a swimming pool, 2G hockey pitch, 3G rugby and football pitch, grass football pitch, covered tennis courts and a 100m running track.

Border Telegraph: Artist impression of new Galashiels Academy campus. Photo: SBCArtist impression of new Galashiels Academy campus. Photo: SBC

Should the plans be approved, work is expected to begin on the new campus in the summer of 2023 to be completed by 2025 – followed by the demolition of the existing academy.