School Infrastructure

Fernhill School upgrade completed project

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This project provided a new purpose built School for Specific Purposes (SSP) to meet enrolment demand within the Penrith local government area.

This school delivers programs for students who require intensive levels of support, in a specialised educational setting, where learning support plans and individualised learning programs are provided. The K-12 SSP environment caters for approximately 160 students with moderate to severe intellectual and physical disabilities, and provides support classes and facilities to enable all educational options. The support classes provide educational, vocational and social learning opportunities for students in age appropriate activities.

The benefits

  • 16 classrooms.
  • A multi-purpose hall.
  • A hydrotherapy pool.
  • A covered outdoor learning area (COLA).
  • A porte cochere (covered porch-like structure).
  • A learning hub.
  • Landscaped areas with games court.
  • Sensory garden and play areas.
  • Administration and staff facilities.
  • A carpark.

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

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  • Image: The exterior of the new building.

  • Image: Landscaped outdoor areas.

  • Image: New outdoor learning areas.

  • Image: The new sensory garden.

  • Image: The entrance of Fernhill School.

Additional information

Fast facts

Completion date

December 2016

Architect

Group GSA

Builder

Richard Crookes Construction

Address

12-40 Ridgetop Drive GLENMORE PARK NSW 2745

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We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.