- Contract awarded to construct additional facilities at Harrisdale Senior High School
- $43 million Cook Labor Government project to include a three-storey classroom block, science laboratories, and STEM classrooms
- McCorkell Constructions WA Pty Ltd awarded building contract
Students and staff at Harrisdale Senior High School are a step closer to benefiting from a major $43 million expansion, with the construction contract now awarded.
McCorkell Constructions WA Pty Ltd will deliver the new facilities at the growing south metropolitan school, which will include a new three-storey classroom block with 15 general classrooms, six science laboratories, three STEM classrooms with planning rooms, and two IT laboratories.
The project will also deliver a new staff planning area, student services facilities, and additional parking.
The major expansion will provide state-of-the-art, permanent accommodation for 600 students, helping the school respond to enrolment growth.
Construction is expected to be completed for the 2029 school year, with the facilities designed by with_architecture studio.
The significant project forms part of the State Labor Government’s record investment of $6.4 billion in education infrastructure since 2017.
As stated by Education Minister Sabine Winton:
“The Cook Labor Government is committed to ensuring our students and staff have the best possible working and learning environments.
“These new facilities will deliver contemporary classrooms, specialist science and STEM spaces, and permanent accommodation for 600 more students, to ensure Harrisdale Senior High School can continue to meet enrolment growth.
“Congratulations to McCorkell Constructions for being awarded this contract. I look forward to seeing this expansion progress.”
As stated by Oakford MLA Yaz Mubarakai:
“Harrisdale Senior High School is an important part of our local community, and I know families will be pleased to see this major expansion reach another milestone.
“Our area has grown rapidly over the years, with more families choosing to call it home, and it’s fantastic to see that growth being matched by investment in our local schools.
“These facilities will make a real difference to the students and help ensure the school is well-placed for the years ahead.”
As stated by Southern River MLA Terry Healy:
“Many families across Southern River have a strong connection to Harrisdale Senior High School, so this is very welcome progress.
“I am proud to be part of the Cook Labor Government which is ensuring Western Australian families have access to quality public schools close to home.”
As stated by Jandakot MLA Stephen Pratt:
“Harrisdale Senior High School is a school with big ambitions, and this $43 million investment is about making sure its students have every opportunity to achieve them.
“The school community has worked hard to build a culture of excellence, and these new facilities will help students pursue their passions, develop new skills, and prepare for the careers of tomorrow.
“As our southern suburbs continue to grow, we’re investing in more than classrooms. We’re investing in the potential of the next generation.”
