10 schools across Waterford have been approved for works under the 2027 Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.

The projects form part of an €80 million national investment, with 229 school projects approved across the country.

The schools will receive support for a range of works including roof upgrades, mechanical works, toilet facilities and window projects.

The successful projects are:

· Climate action and roof works – Glenbeg National School, Dungarvan.

· Climate action and roof works – St. Mary’s National National School, Grange.

· Climate action and roof works – St. Saviours National School, Waterford.

· Climate action and mechanical works – Modeligo National School, Modeligo.

· Climate action and mechanical works – St. Paul’s Community College, Waterford.

· Climate action and mechanical works – Meanscoil San Nioclas, An Rinn.

· Climate action and toilet facilities – Mount Sion CBS National School, Waterford.

· Climate action and toilet facilities – CBS Dungarvan, Dungarvan.

· Climate action and windows projects – Presentation Secondary School, Waterford.

· Climate action and windows projects – Realt Na Mara National School, Dunmore East.

The scheme is aimed at helping schools address building condition issues while also improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and lowering operating costs.

Waterford TD and Minister of State John Cummins welcomed the announcement, saying the investment would help improve learning and working environments for students and staff.

He said the projects would also support wider climate objectives by improving energy performance over time.

A further tranche of approvals from the current pool of applications is expected to be announced in late 2027.