A multi-million pound school building programme for Pembrokeshire has been unveiled at Broad Haven CP School.

The 21st Century Schools Programme will see £150 million invested in county secondary and primary schools over the next five years.

The Welsh Government scheme will see the rebuilding of some schools and the refurbishment of others.

Funding will be provided jointly by Pembrokeshire County Council and the Welsh Government.

A total of £2.25 million has been allocated to remodelling work and an extension at Broad Haven CP School. The work is expected to take 12 months in total.

The scheme was designed by the county council’s in-house design team, and the contractor is Andrew Scott Limited.

Headteacher Andrew Williams said: “I’m just delighted that Broad Haven is benefitting from the 21st Century Scheme to provide us with a fantastic school that will soon be able to cater for children from the age of 3 up to 11.”

The first phase, which started in July, is the new extension to the rear of the existing school which will accommodate classrooms, early years, reception and kitchen areas.

The second phase will encompass the refurbishment of the existing school.

“The aim is to significantly improve the school buildings and outdoor areas at Broad Haven to enable the curriculum to be delivered more effectively,” said Cllr Sue Perkins, Cabinet Member for Education and Safeguarding.

“It will also provide a suitable learning environment for Early Years and Foundation Phase pupils.

“As a result the school will be able to admit pupils at the age of three, on a part time basis, from September 2015.”

The development at Broad Haven CP School will bring the school and its external areas to 21st Century Schools standard, which will ensure that it is environmentally sustainable and meets relevant standards and guidelines.

Ben Pykett, Deputy Chief Executive, said the ambitious programme represents a huge investment into the education of children in Pembrokeshire.

“We have spent £120 million on school buildings since 1996 and the 21st Century Schools programme will see a further investment of £150 million,” he said.

“This investment will transform our pupils’ learning experience and ensure they are taught in classrooms with the technologies and facilities needed to deliver a 21st Century curriculum.”