04 Sep 2019
Project Update August 2019
Investing in our schools
The NSW Government is investing $6.7 billion over the next four years to deliver 190 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. In addition, a record $1.3 billion is being spent on school maintenance over five years. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
Project overview
A project is underway to upgrade Callaghan College Jesmond Campus. The project will provide:
- nine new flexible and innovative learning spaces, including dance studio, dance theory, art room, visual arts theory, wet lab, digital lab, music recording studio, edit suite, music theory, and seminar facilities
- a new multi-purpose hall to replace the concrete dome
- a new gymnasium with full size basketball court
- a black box theatre with tiered seating.
Progress summary
The development application is approved and the detailed design is being finalised. Construction commenced in early 2019 with site preparation, bulk earthworks and retaining wall installation. Works are progressing well with the majority of concrete slabs now poured.
Ongoing activities will include:
- Relocating in-ground utility services
- Pouring concrete slabs
- Erecting structural steel and roof installation.
The project is forecast for completion mid-2020.
Working hours
Work will take place during approved hours between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday and 8am and 1pm on Saturdays. No work will take place on Sundays or public holidays unless notified. We are here to make sure that work is completed safely and efficiently, and we will minimise impacts on the community at every opportunity.
Keeping you informed
We are committed to working together with our school communities and other stakeholders to deliver the best possible learning facilities for students. Your feedback on this exciting project is important to us.
We will provide information through information booths, project update, our website and school newsletters.
For more information contact:
- School Infrastructure NSW
- Email: schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au
- Phone: 1300 482 651
- www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au