Premier Mark McGowan has today officially opened the brand new early childhood centre at Flinders Park Primary School in Albany.
The state-of-the-art centre was designed with specialist learning areas, catering for a play based learning approach.
Fully equipped with early childhood specific equipment, shaded outdoor areas and soft-fall flooring, the centre is a fun, safe and educational space for the youngest learners.
Built at a cost of $2.5 million, the classrooms have the latest embedded technologies including access to wireless devices and interactive touch screens.
The new centre is also energy efficient with a variety of self-monitoring heating, cooling and light-sensing technology.
While in Albany, the Premier has also announced the next steps for a major redevelopment for Mount Lockyer Primary School, with the forward works awarded to Albany based contractor AD Contractors Pty Ltd. The construction tender will be released later in the year.
The Premier also revealed that construction is underway on a new two-story teaching block and refurbishments at North Albany Senior High School and Albany Secondary Education Support Centre. Construction is expected to be completed by April 2021.
Construction for an extension of the science building at North Albany Senior High School has been completed.
These works were awarded to local contractor Wauters Enterprises Pty Ltd. The project budget is $9.8 million.
As stated by Premier Mark McGowan:
“I’m proud to officially open these fantastic modern facilities at Flinders Park Primary School today.
“I am sure that staff, families and children will enjoy the beautiful, specialist classrooms that have been designed for the youngest learners.
“We have a significant investment in schools in Albany to deliver the best possible learning environment for local students. It’s fantastic to see works being carried out by local companies, creating jobs for local workers.”
As stated by Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery:
“We know that the early years are so important for setting children up for successful learning.
“I am confident that the staff, facilities, technology and equipment in this new centre will give students at Flinders Park Primary School the very best start.”
As stated by Albany MLA Peter Watson:
“This is an important election commitment that we’ve worked hard to deliver, and this is a huge win for local families.
“I’m proud of the McGowan Government’s significant investment in local schools.”
