Technical Notes 2023, Issue 189 - Bearsden Primary School – loss of heating

Report by: 
Ann Davie, Depute Chief Executive
TN Number: 
189-23
Subject: 
Bearsden Primary School – loss of heating
Responsible Officer: 
Gavin Haire - School Planning & Improvement Manager
Publication: 
This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.
Details: 
  1. The Technical Note is to inform Elected Members that Bearsden Primary School suffered a loss of heating over the weekend and into this morning.
  2. The heating was reinstated by 10:15am this morning by the contractor.  A delivery of electric heaters arrived around 11:45am to assist with bringing the temperature of school up, however, the temperature has not risen fast enough.
  3. Due to lack of heating in the school, a decision was made to close the school at 1:30pm today.
  4. Parents/carers are currently being contacted to collect their children or let them know that transport would drop them off at home.
  5. The school will reopen tomorrow as normal.