A BRAND new learning facility could be built Queensferry.

Earlier this week it was announced that an additional 21 community hubs and learning centres are to be provided throughout Wales thanks to a £15 million Community Hubs Capital Grant fund.

The fund, announced by education minister Kirsty Williams, comes as part of the 21st Century Schools and Education Programme, which will see an investment of £3.7 billion over two waves of investment.

It began in 2014, to replace and refurbish education buildings throughout Wales.

As part of the scheme, it was confirmed that a new community learning and multi-agency hub has been proposed for a Queensferry campus.

The Welsh Government has stated the facility would be built alongside a school and PRU / adult day care centre to meet the need for learning and sports opportunities.

Asked by the Leader to confirm where in Queensferry the site will be located, a spokesman for Flintshire Council said: "The proposed project is at inception stage, therefore, we have nothing to add to the positive Welsh Government press release at this stage.”

Education Minister Kirsty Williams said: “Our 21st Century Schools and Education programme is already making a huge difference to pupils, teachers and local communities throughout Wales; giving them access to state of the art educational facilities.

“Schools play a vital role within a community, and I’m fully aware of the importance of ensuring that our schools are not only fit for purpose, but are able to cater to the needs of local communities.

“That’s why we’ve committed to introducing more community learning centres, and plan to make community focused projects a key aspect of the second wave of the programme.

“Through this additional funding local authorities will be able to build new centres or change existing facilities to provide communities with essential services such as childcare, parenting, and family learning support.”

The primary purpose of the £15 million will be to fund projects that cater for the local community.

This could be through adapting existing buildings for wider community use, such as increasing the size of a school hall, by providing specialist facilities that widen use or enhanced sporting facilities, which can be used by local people.

Funding will also be used to create spaces that meet a specific need within the local community, such as learning new languages or vocational skills.