The new Armidale Secondary College is now open. The new high school combines Armidale High School and Duval High School, and accommodates approximately 1,500 students.
Construction of the standalone multipurpose hall is underway.
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Armidale Secondary College
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About the project
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The benefits
New school buildings that meet the learning needs of students.
A focus on the wellbeing of all students by the creation of learning neighbourhoods.
Modern facilities.
Hard and soft landscaping and improved sporting courts.
Connections between indoor and outdoor learning.
A new multipurpose hall.
Timeline
Planning
Design
In progress
Complete
Progress summary
External cladding, internal tiling works and the pouring of concrete for external stairs for the multipurpose hall has been completed.
Timber flooring and stage have been installed and sanding and polishing is underway.
Delivery of furniture and equipment has started.
Landscaping works are underway.
Next steps
Sanding and polishing the internal hall and stage.
Installation of furniture and fittings, including the retractable seating and AV equipment.
Finish external works, which includes clearing, landscaping, and walkways.
Project gallery
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Video: Armidale Secondary College students and staff report on their upgraded school
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Image: Exterior photo of Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Exterior photo of Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Exterior photo of Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Exterior photo of Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Interior heritage photo of Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Interior heritage photo of Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Interior reception area of Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Reclaimed timber seating at Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Science classrooms at Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Science classrooms at Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Interior space at Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Interior space at Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Interior space at Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Special education learning space at Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Special education learning space at Armidale Secondary College
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Video: Video tour of Armidale Secondary College
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Image: Armiale Secondary College aerial view
Additional information
Fast facts
Commencement
Late 2018
Multipurpose hall: Mid 2021
Forecast completion
Early 2021
Multipurpose hall: Early 2022
Architect
NBRS & Partners
Builder
Richard Crookes Constructions
Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Address
182 Butler Street 2350
Funding year
2017/18
News
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Get involved
We are committed to working together with our school communities to deliver the best possible learning facilities for students.
Opportunities for school communities to get involved in the project will be shared on this page.
As the school is open, information is also available on the Armidale Secondary College website.
Get in contact
Your feedback on this project is important to us. For more information, questions or to make a comment please email us at schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au or complete the contact form.
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Information packs
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Project updates
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Reports
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Works notifications
Everything you need to know about your new or upgraded school.
Welcome pack - January 2021
(PDF 5 MB)Wayfinding brochure - January 2021
(PDF 7 MB)Map - January 2021
(PDF 9 MB)Information pack - March 2020
(PDF 4 MB)Information boards - March 2020
(PDF 2 MB)Images and information to keep you informed about the progress of your new or upgraded school throughout every stage of the building process.
Project update - August 2022
(PDF 205 KB)Project update - March 2022
(PDF 499 KB)Project update - September 2021
(PDF 440 KB)Project update - June 2021
(PDF 231 KB)Project update - January 2021
(PDF 2 MB)Project update - September 2020
(PDF 306 KB)School holiday update - July 2020
(PDF 158 KB)School holiday update - April 2020
(PDF 571 KB)Project update - March 2020
(PDF 1 MB)School holiday update - December 2019
(PDF 269 KB)Project update - November 2019
(PDF 438 KB)Project update - July 2019
(PDF 537 KB)Project update - February 2019
(PDF 155 KB)Project update - November 2018
(PDF 3 MB)Project update - August 2018
(PDF 788 KB)Full list of documents and supporting information to support state significant developments.
C41 - Independent Audit Report 5 – August 2022
(PDF 14 MB)B41 - ASC Mod 2 Construction Compliance Report – August 2022
(PDF 1 MB)Complaints register - June 2022
(PDF 91 KB)State Significant Development (SSD) application
B10- Community communication strategy - June 2019
(PDF 623 KB)B20 - Asbestos management plan
(PDF 910 KB)B20 - Construction environmental management plan
(PDF 71 MB)B22 - Construction traffic and pedestrian management sub-plan
(PDF 25 MB)B23 - Construction noise and vibration management sub-plan
(PDF 26 MB)B34 - Construction waste management plan
(PDF 1 MB)B25 - Construction soil and water management sub-plan
(PDF 11 MB)B40 - Pre-operational compliance report
(PDF 2 MB)B41 - ASC pre-construction compliance report
(PDF 695 KB)C41 - Independent audit report 1
(PDF 7 MB)C41 - Independent audit report 2
(PDF 4 MB)C41 - Re-submission of independent audit report
(PDF 364 KB)C41 - Independent audit report 3
(PDF 5 MB)C42 - Response to independent audit report 3
(PDF 255 KB)C41 - Independent audit report 4
(PDF 5 MB)C42 - Response to independent audit report 4
(PDF 274 KB)C42 - Response to Independent Audit Report 5 – August 2022
(PDF 277 KB)SINSW
