Students at Nulkaba Public School will soon benefit from 14 new classrooms and improved facilities as part of a major upgrade being delivered by the NSW Government.
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Construction of the project will begin soon, with construction tender to industry for the development released on Friday.
The project will involve the construction of a modern two-storey building containing 14 brand-new, future-focused classrooms, along with upgrades to the school’s administration area and amenities for students and staff.
The existing demountable classrooms on the site will also be removed as part of the project, improving the playground space available.
The project will help the school cater to the growing enrolment demand in the local area.
Construction of the new facilities is expected to get underway mid next year and will be complete in early 2020.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald welcomed the project.
“Ensuring we have the best education facilities is a vital part of giving our children the education they need and deserve,” Mr MacDonald said.
“I’m glad the NSW Government is delivering for the local community with this project.”
Education Minister Rob Stokes said the NSW Government was working hard to provide the education facilities local communities needed now and into the future.
“We want to equip our schools with the resources our students need to succeed in the 21st century,” Mr Stokes said.
“The project is a great example of how we are working to ensure every NSW student is able to receive an excellent education at a great local school.”
The NSW Government is spending $4.2 billion over four years to build more than 120 new or upgraded schools, and $747 million on school maintenance – the biggest investment in public school infrastructure in the state’s history.