Scottish Government confirms collapse danger concrete current at 35 faculties
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he Scottish Government has confirmed Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Raac) has been present in 35 faculties throughout Scotland.
The materials is a light-weight concrete used from the Nineteen Fifties as much as the mid-Nineteen Nineties which is being assessed after it was linked to the collapse of the roof at Singlewell Primary School in Kent in 2018.
On Friday night, the Scottish Government stated it has “sought to reassure ministers” that mitigation is in place to keep away from disruption on the 35 faculties.
Pupils on the 104 faculties south of the border will likely be positioned in momentary lodging amid the presence of Raac.
Earlier on Friday, The Scottish Government confirmed work was below technique to absolutely perceive the presence of Raac throughout the college property in Scotland, with native authorities anticipated to prioritise remedial work.
Figures obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrats in May claimed the substance was current in at the very least 37 faculties in Scotland.
Ministers have additionally careworn pupils is not going to be taught within the elements of buildings the place the concrete is taken into account a danger.
A Scottish Government spokesperson stated: “This is an issue that all parties are taking seriously and reviews of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Raac) in property have been conducted by local authorities, NHS Scotland and other public sector organisations for some time so we can all fully understand the scope of Raac, including in the school estate.
“We have now received returns from all local authorities and councils have sought to reassure ministers that in the small number of schools where they have identified Raac, appropriate mitigation plans have already been put in place to ensure the safety of pupils and staff, including ensuring that pupils are not being taught in parts of buildings at risk due to Raac.
“Ministers are clear that they expect local authorities to continue to monitor the situation and we will continue to work closely with them in their response to the challenge.”