Demountables make way for new classrooms and play space for Kingswood Public School
Release date: 21 May 2025
Students at Kingswood Public School will get more play place and new modern, permanent classrooms as the NSW Government continues its massive investment in schools for growing communities in Kingswood and Caddens.
The project is part of the Government’s commitment to replacing ageing demountables that were allowed to flood schools across Western Sydney by the former Liberal National Government.
A new building featuring eight classrooms and two common learning spaces will replace ageing demountables, some of which have been at the school for close to a decade. This upgrade will also return vital playground space to the students.
The upgrade was a key election commitment for the NSW Government and the Member for Penrith Karen McKeown and will be completed by late 2026, ahead of the 2027 school year.
Additional works include new walkways, landscaping and upgrades to 15 existing classrooms, including two in the school’s heritage building. These internal works include upgrading to new LED lighting, classroom refurbishments and upgrading air conditioning.
Designs were developed in consultation with a project reference group made up of community members and education leaders. Building contractor Belmadar has been awarded the contract to deliver the upgrade.
The community is invited to an information session on Thursday 22 May at the Kingswood Public School Library (46-54 Second Avenue, Kingswood) from 3:30pm to 6:30pm to view the designs and learn more about the project.
This upgrade is part of the NSW Government’s plan to rebuild public education across NSW, with a record $8.9 billion investment to build and upgrade schools in the 2024-25 Budget, including a record $3.6 billion for schools in Western Sydney.
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
“This upgrade at Kingswood Public School means students will finally move out of ageing demountables and into permanent, modern classrooms - giving them the space and facilities to learn and thrive.
“Investing in our schools is investing in our future, and the NSW Government is providing record investment in Western Sydney to provide new school facilities the community needs.
“Our Government is committed to addressing the neglect of schools across Western Sydney by the former Liberal National Government, who continued to stack demountable after demountable on valuable, open space.
Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown said:
“Kingswood Public School is an integral part of our community, and this promised upgrade will allow students to thrive in a modern learning environment that caters to a range of needs.
“It is disappointing the former Liberal National Government failed to properly invest in our schools and allowed demountables to take up space at Kingswood Public School for more than a decade.”
“I encourage all families to come along to the upcoming information session to learn more about these exciting upgrades.”
