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.
The new Jindabyne Education Campus is part of this investment, with a relocation of the Jindabyne Central School to the Sport and Recreation precinct.
The community has a chance to provide more feedback for this project with two additional information sessions taking place in early June.
Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro urged parents, students and members of the community to take advantage of this opportunity.
"The project team will be on hand to provide feedback and answer any questions the community may have about the new education campus for Jindabyne,” Mr Barilaro said.
“A key part of any major project is community feedback, and it is important to me that the community continues to guide us on what is delivered so that we can create a campus that is specifically for this region. This is an important project for Jindabyne and surrounds, and I share the community’s excitement in watching it start to take shape,” Mr Barilaro said.
Project Overview
School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is undertaking planning for a new education campus at Jindabyne, building a new primary and high school within the Sport and Recreation Precinct.
Once complete, students and staff from the Jindabyne Central School will relocate to form two new schools within the Jindabyne Education Campus. Once the transition is complete the existing school site will cease to operate.
Project Summary
During this critical planning phase, the NSW Government are continuing to consult stakeholders, undertake assessments and due diligence, and prepare reports that will be submitted as part of the State Significant Development Application.
Get Involved
The NSW Government are committed to working together with their school communities and other stakeholders to deliver the best possible learning facilities for students.
Your feedback on this project is important.
The Jindabyne community is invited to attend two information sessions at the Jindabyne Central School library to learn more about the new education campus.
Wednesday June 9
Members of the P&C are invited to attend the first information session on Wednesday 9 June from
6.00pm to 7.00pm. (Jindabyne Central School library)
Thursday June 10
The second drop-in information session is open to the wider community and will be held on Thursday 10 June from 3.15pm to 6.30pm. (Jindabyne Central School library)
Summary of Recent Community Feedback
In April and May 2021, School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) engaged with the local community to share feedback on the proposal with 311 people completing the survey. See below a summary of the survey.
83% of respondents believe the new education campus will benefit the local community.
· Sustainable design and transport to the new location were the top priorities.
· Over 82% of respondents are supportive of the location for the new education campus.
· Activity spaces and weather are the most important items to consider for a new school's design.
· Respondents believe that sports courts and activity areas are the most important elements of the outside school space.
· Over 90% prefer the styles of flexible and innovative learning spaces.
Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said she was proud the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government was continuing to invest in regional schools.
"We're committed to providing the very best educational facilities for all students and teachers no matter where they live,” Ms Mitchell said.
“Schools in our regional communities are continuing to benefit from this Government’s record investment, and I am so pleased to see the new Jindabyne Education Campus progressing.”
For more information contact School Infrastructure NSW
Email: schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 1300 482 651
www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au
