Upgrades and maintenance works are being carried out on more than 800 NSW public schools during the summer holidays.
The NSW Government is continuing work to ensure public schools across New South Wales are fit-for-purpose, with tradespeople working on 1,200 maintenance and upgrade projects across more than 800 public schools over the summer break.
It is part of the NSW Government’s historic $1.08 billion investment in minor works, which includes $600 million to deliver essential school maintenance projects.
This year, NSW schools will see more than 3.4 million square metres of buildings painted and 46 Sydney Cricket Grounds worth of new floor coverings to be installed.
Work undertaken over this summer has included:
- $180,000 in carpet and vinyl flooring upgrades at Kensington Public School
- $3,000,000 to create a new special education learning unit at Lismore Heights Public School
- $730,000 to upgrade the science labs at Morisset High School
- More than $345,000 to upgrade metalwork classrooms at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College
- $655,000 to demolish an aging Covered Outdoor Learning Area and replace it with a new facility at Terrigal Public School
- $237,000 to re-landscape and improve the school oval at St Helens Park Public School
- $221,000 to upgrade and refurbish the library at Sir Joseph Banks High School
Premier of New South Wales, Mr Chris Minns said the government is committed to ensuring that NSW public schools are quality places to work and learn.
“They may not be the most exciting upgrades, but they are essential to keeping our schools safe and running smoothly.
“We know there’s still work to be done, but it’s fantastic that hundreds of schools will be returning on day one to completed works.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Ms Prue Car said public schools are key to building better communities.
“We are continuing work on our commitment to keep our schools and equipment in the good condition that our communities deserve.
“This is not just about building new schools in communities where they are needed, but also ensuring that our schools are kept at a high standard with up-to-date facilities.”
