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The demolition of a West Dunbartonshire primary has officially begun as the walls of the 56-year-old school are torn down.

The second phase of work as part of a £34million project to create the new Faifley Campus appears to have started as diggers tear apart the former St Joseph's Primary in Clydebank.

Pupils and Staff from St Joseph's along with Edinbarnet Primary, Auchnacraig and Lennox early learning and childcare centres (ELCCs) moved into the super campus in late October last year.

Demolition of the former St Joseph's primary school on Faifley Road, Faifley, Clydebank. (Image: Colin Mearns)

Demolition of the former St Joseph's primary school on Faifley Road, Faifley, Clydebank. (Image: Colin Mearns)

Now, the demolition of the decades-old schools are set to take place in the first few months of 2026.

On Friday, January 6, teams from Dem-Master Demolition Ltd were spotted on site began work clearing the first floor of the building.

Demolition of the former St Joseph's primary school on Faifley Road, Faifley, Clydebank. (Image: Colin Mearns)

Demolition of the former St Joseph's primary school on Faifley Road, Faifley, Clydebank. (Image: Colin Mearns)

Once cleared the ground is set to be transformed into car parking and pedestrian spaces.

Meanwhile, plans for Edinbarnet and Skypoint schools are set to be disposed in order to create approximately 250 new houses.

Proposed layout of former St Joseph's Primary site. (Image: HubWestScotland)

The project, which cost £35 million, has been funded through the Scottish Government’s  Learning Estate Improvement Programme in partnership with Hub West Scotland.

It offers an additional support needs base, education resource centre, community facilities to replace the Skypoint Centre and a new community library.

The grounds also have an all-weather sports pitch and an external Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) for outdoor sports as well as a generous playground to enhance opportunities for physical activity among the pupils.

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