A number of short to medium term improvement projects were completed at Gillieston Public School. These were delivered by the local School Infrastructure NSW Asset Management Unit (AMU) separately to the capital works project, and included:

• installing a demountable hub to provide out of school hours care (OSHC) facilities - finished late 2022

• accessibility improvements including covered walkways - finished late 2022

• installing new demountables for toilets and classrooms - finished early 2023

• upgrading the school fencing - finished mid 2023

• construction of additional covered walkways and refurbishment of Block D - finished mid 2023

• minor internal works in Block A - finished late 2023.

Geotechnical studies and investigations for the sewer upgrade were finished in 2022. Design has started on the preferred option and Hunter Water has been consulted to notify of pending approvals. Design for a private pumping station is underway. 

Engagement of consultants such as architects and engineers is already underway. The consultants will aid in the development of the design for the redevelopment of the school. 

Additionally, a range of site investigations will be undertaken in the coming months to inform the development of the master plan for the site and enable the necessary statutory planning approvals to be submitted and obtained.