Kier has been chosen to put up new premises for Ysgol Iolo Morganwg in Cowbridge, which will double the current pupil capacity from 210 to 420 places and offer nursery provision for up to 96 children.
The development will significantly expand Welsh-language schooling provision in the Vale.
The new purpose-built school will replace the current Victorian-era buildings, which present maintenance challenges and limited potential for expansion.
Cllr Rhiannon Birch, Vale of Glamorgan Council cabinet member for education, arts and the Welsh language, said: "We are delighted to move forward with Kier as our preferred construction partner on this ambitious new development.
鈥淭his project reflects the council鈥檚 long-term commitment to building inclusive and sustainable schools and forms a part of the ongoing sustainable communities for learning programme.
鈥淚t represents a major investment in both education and the future of the Welsh language in the Vale 鈥� as one of the only areas in Wales with growth in the numbers of Welsh-speakers.鈥�
Kier 91黑料网 Western & Wales regional director Ian Rees said: 鈥淲e are incredibly proud of our significant presence in South Wales which has seen Kier deliver a number of education projects that have been transformational for both pupils and teachers. This is a great opportunity to further that legacy and to support Welsh-medium education in the region.鈥�
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