Schools across the Central Coast are benefiting from improvements in their classrooms and reductions in their power bills thanks to the NSW Government’s LED Lighting Upgrade Program.
The $157.8M program, launched in October 2020 as a stimulus response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will see fluorescent lights replaced with more energy efficient LED lights in primary and high schools across NSW.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government’s Lighting Upgrade Program is not only improving schools but also supporting jobs in regional and rural areas, with 23 schools across the region benefiting.
“This program has been able to support our local tradies to install the LED lights which is great for local jobs and our local economy,” Crouch said.
“This project is also welcomed by school communities as it shows the Government is delivering on its commitment to provide modern facilities for our students.
Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said research has shown that improved lighting has a positive impact on students’ education.
“The NSW Government is not only investing record amounts in new and upgraded schools, but we’re also improving existing classrooms, libraries and other facilities for students right across NSW,” Mitchell said.
“It’s all part of our plans to make sure every student has access to modern learning facilities.”
Across the Central Coast, 18 schools have been completed, with five schools at tender and construction stages including, Gosford High School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus, Wyong High School and Tuggerawong Public School.
Work has been completed at: Berkeley Vale Public School; Central Mangrove Public School; Chertsey Primary School; Copacabana Public School; Erina Heights Public School; Ettalong Public School; Jilliby Public School; Kulnura Public School; North Gosford Learning Centre; Peats Ridge Public School; Pretty Beach Public School; Somersby Public School; Tacoma Public School; The Entrance Public School; Toukley Public School; Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance; Wyoming Public School; and Wyong Creek Public School.
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Media release, Oct 26
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch