Pembrokeshire County Council has approved a budget of just over £500,000 for urgent repairs at Ysgol Greenhill, a secondary school in Tenby. A recent survey conducted at the school identified 750 areas of concrete in poor condition, with cracks present in both brickwork and concrete slabs. Council leader Jon Harvey has given the green light for the £555,946 project to address the external wall concrete frame failure at the school. This decision was made public on the council’s website, marking an unusual move in transparency.
The survey, performed by Trident Civil Engineering in July 2024, revealed the extent of the deterioration in the concrete structures at Ysgol Greenhill. A follow-up visit in February 2025 confirmed the alarming findings, with the company emphasizing the significant risk posed by the degraded concrete. Trident Civil Engineering highlighted concerns about pedestrian safety and the potential damage to vehicles due to the compromised structural integrity of some columns. Urgent action was recommended to ensure the safety and usability of the school premises.
Funds for the repair project will be sourced from the building maintenance reserves allocated for the schools capital programme. The majority of the work is scheduled to take place during school holidays to minimize disruption to students. It is important to note that the issues at Ysgol Greenhill are unrelated to the problems caused by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) that have affected various schools and buildings across the UK. Pembrokeshire County Council has been approached for a statement regarding the repairs at Ysgol Greenhill
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