Schools receive vital maintenance work

Tradies are subbing in for teachers and students in classrooms at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College and Terrigal Public School over the Summer break to work on $1M of improvements.

More than $345,000 is being spent to upgrade metalwork classrooms at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College and at Terrigal Public School $655,000 will see the demolition and replacement of an ageing Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

The work is part of the NSW Government’s $1.08B investment in minor works which included 1,200 vital maintenance and upgrade projects across more than 800 public schools over the Summer school break.

These annual projects are essential for ensuring that schools are fit for purpose.

This year, NSW schools will see more than 3.4 million square metres of buildings painted and new floor coverings equal to the size of 46 Sydney Cricket Grounds

As students and teachers head back to school in 2025, the Government has committed to ensure that no matter the postcode, every family across the state has access to a quality, free public education with high quality, fit-for-purpose infrastructure.

“We are committed to ensuring that NSW public schools are quality places to work and learn,” Premier Chris Minns said.

“They may not be the most exciting upgrades, but they are essential to keeping our schools safe and running smoothly.

“We know there’s still work to be done, but it’s fantastic that hundreds of schools will be returning on day one to completed works.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said public schools were key to building better communities.

“We are continuing work on our commitment to keep our schools and equipment in the good condition that our communities deserve,” she said.

“Since being elected, we have been working on a comprehensive plan to invest in and rebuild public education in NSW.

“This is not just about building new schools in communities where they are needed, but also ensuring that our schools are kept at a high standard with up-to-date facilities.”