$7.1 million School Funding blitz

Mar 4, 2021
Education

Central Coast public schools will benefit en masse from the NSW Government’s $120 million Regional Renewal Program, with $7.1 million in new funding announced today.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said 36 schools covering all corners of the Central Coast would receive funding.

“In October we opened the Regional Renewal Program and invited schools to apply for projects that would improve their facilities. I am delighted that so many local schools took up this opportunity, ensuring our region receives its fair share of funding,” Mr Crouch said.

“Projects to be funded include playground and oval upgrades, new canteens, new toilet facilities, covered outdoor playspaces and walkways.

“This investment by the NSW Government is all about ensuring students can thrive in a fantastic learning environment, no matter which school they attend or what their circumstances may be.

“Delivery of each project will occur within the next 18 months and wherever possible, schools will use local construction companies, suppliers and workers to support the local economy as we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

President of the Central Coast Council of P&C’s Sharryn Brownlee said the funding was great news for schools and their communities after a tough year managing the complex COVID-19 restrictions.

“It’s wonderful to see such a substantial amount of money being invested in schools across the Central Coast. This much-needed expenditure will help ensure students have the facilities for the best learning environment possible,” Ms Brownlee said.

The Regional Renewal Program provides a NSW Government co-contribution of between 50 to 80 per cent for infrastructure improvements to high priority schools.

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the funding was part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan.

“I’m pleased that we are continuing our record investment in school infrastructure. This program will benefit local communities and support hundreds of jobs, creating a safer and stronger regional NSW,” Mrs Mitchell said.

The NSW Government is investing $7 billion over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver more than 200 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.

School name and project summary

Estimated cost

Chertsey Primary School structural, fabric and building upgrade

$900,000

Wyong High School

$541,054

Gorokan High School hall, MPC, gym and communal space upgade

$500,000

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus COLA, shade structures and walkways

$415,608

Ourimbah Public School sporting facilities

$400,000

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus COLA, shade structures & walkways

$380,000

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus COLA, shade structures & walkways

$340,000

Lisarow Public School canteen upgrade

$310,000

Wyong Public School COLA, shade structures and walkways

$260,000

Empire Bay Public School sporting facilities

$250,000

Umina Beach Public School admin and staff upgrade

$250,000

Pretty Beach Public School sporting facilities

$240,000

Woy Woy Public School sporting facilities

$200,000

Woy Woy South Public School playground upgrade

$200,000

Gorokan Public School learning unit upgrade

$180,000

Bateau Bay Public School toilet upgrade

$140,000

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus COLA, shade structures & walkways

$140,000

Copacabana Public School canteen upgrade

$123,000

Brooke Avenue Public School toilet upgrade

$120,000

Tuggerah Public School learning unit upgrade

$120,000

Niagara Park Public School canteen upgrade

$110,000

Terrigal Public School ground works

$100,000

Narara Public School canteen upgade

$100,000

Valley View Public School canteen upgrade

$100,000

Chittaway Bay Public School toilet upgrade

$100,000

Wyong Creek Public School carpark and transport

$90,000

Jilliby Public School canteen upgrade

$81,082

Avoca Beach Public School sporting facilities

$80,000

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus structural, fabric and building upgrade

$77,000

Blue Haven Public School toilet upgrade

$50,000

Somersby Public School learning unit upgade

$45,000

Kariong Mountains High School playground upgrade

$40,000

Holgate Public School playground upgrade

$35,000

Kincumber Public School COLA, shade structures and walkways

$35,000

Erina High School hall, MPC, gym and communal space upgrade

$30,000

Peats Ridge Public School COLA, shade structures and walkways

$25,000

Total

$7,107,744