Families in the north-eastern suburbs will today get a glimpse of what their upgraded school will look like, with concept designs revealed for four schools as part of the Government’s record $1.3 billion education capital works program which is set to create thousands of jobs across the state.
$33 million is being spent on upgrades at Modbury High School, The Heights School, Para Hills High School and Charles Campbell College, highlighting the Marshall Government’s commitment to the area.
The concept images showcase modern, state-of-the-art facilities that staff and students will soon be able to access, including:
- A brand new Year 7 hub at Modbury High School, as well as refurbishments of the wellbeing and technical studies areas and the creation of an outdoor learning area;
- A new, contemporary primary learning facility and brand new state-of-the-art gymnasium with an international sized sports court at The Heights School;
- A major refurbishment of the senior school main building at Charles Campbell College to create modern, flexible STEM learning areas, as well as refurbishments of the Performing Arts Centre and general learning areas in the junior school into larger, flexible spaces; and
- A new performing arts centre with seating for 150 people and gymnasium refurbishments at Para Hills High School.
Education Minister John Gardner said schools and their communities will be excited to these concept designs come to life.
“We are excited to be able to reveal these designs to families in Adelaide’s north eastern suburbs, which showcase the modern, state-of-the-art facilities that will be built,” said Minister Gardner.
“The Marshall Liberal Government’s $1.3 billion education capital works program will create thousands of local jobs and provide a massive boost to our economy.
“The concept plans released today reflect local priorities for these schools and provide an advanced look at the modern, world-class facilities that are part of a generational upgrade of schools across the state.
“Our capital works program will lift capacity for schools in areas with rapidly growing public school enrolments, improve facilities that sorely need it, and ensure that as Year 7 transitions into high school, our students benefit from high quality facilities in their new environments
