Borrisokane National School has been approved for an extension.
The Department of Education has confirmed initial project approval for the work.
They are planning a reconfiguration of an existing space to provide a new classroom for children with special needs.
There will also ne a new soft play area, as well as a new mainstream classroom.
Newly-elected Cllr Ryan O’Meara said:
“I am delighted to see this Government, through Minister Norma Foley, approving these building works today for Borrisokane NS. It is a priority for me that the Nenagh – Borrisokane – Lower Ormond area receives as much funding as possible for education, to provide the space and facilities needed for local children.”