Upgrades for Coast schools

Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed a commitment from the State Government of more than $3M to be spent upgrading several schools in his electorate.

“Investing in our schools is an investment in our future,” Mehan said.

“These upgrades will enhance learning spaces, improve safety and support our teachers and students as they continue to strive for excellence.

“With funding secured, these projects will begin to take shape over the next year, ensuring long-term benefits for the community.”

The scheduled works, which will roll out over the 2024/25 period, will take place at Valley View Public School, Niagara Park Public School, Berkeley Vale and The Entrance campuses of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, and Killarney Vale Public School.

At Valley View, three retaining walls will be built to improve site stability.

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus, Block B Technological and Applied Studies will be refurbished and concrete cancer in affected areas will be addressed.

Niagara Park Public School will see an upgrade of toilets in Blocks B, C, D, E, and F, covering a total area of 140sqm to improve hygiene facilities.

At Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus, a drainage solution will be developed in the assembly area to prevent water ingress into Blocks E, F, and G.

Killarney Vale Public School will see stage one of electrical upgrades completed.

Mehan said the projects were identified in close consultation with school leadership teams to ensure the upgrades aligned with the schools’ most pressing needs.