Conconstruction of Athlone Community College has moved a step closer.

The long awaited construction of Athlone Community College has moved a step closer.

The Tanaiste and Education Minister Mary Coughlan says the third bundle of Public Private Partnership schools are to be offered to the market.

The Westmeath building is on that list.

The school has been waiting for the premises to get the go ahead for years.

Sinn Fein councillor Paul Hogan says its a positive announcement on a number of fronts