PLANS for a new £56.6m high school in the Borders will be shown to the public later this month.

A formal community consultation event is to take place within the current assembly hall in Hawick on Tuesday, August 27.

The drop-in event will offer the opportunity for townsfolk to view in more detail plans to replace the existing school with a ‘state-of-the-art’ facility.

Councillor Leagh Douglas, executive member for education & lifelong learning, said: “This formal phase of consultation represents an important stage in the development of a new high school for Hawick. It’s a crucial stage where the local community can view and feed back on the current proposed plans.

“The feedback and engagement collected helps us identify the priorities for the school and refine the overall proposal, whilst also giving the residents of Hawick all the relevant information they need about an important community project.

“I would encourage all residents with an interest in this project to come along on Tuesday, August 27, to hear directly from council officers and give their feedback.”

Exhibition boards detailing the overarching vision for the project, as well as architect designs and site plans, will be showcased.

The current proposals would see the new building constructed on the site of the existing Hawick High on the area of ground between the adjacent cricket club and the older school buildings.

The session forms part of a 12-week statutory consultation period which has been triggered by the submission of a proposal of application notice. 

A follow-up consultation event will take place on Wednesday, September 18.

August’s session will run from 5-8pm.