A project to upgrade Hunter River High School to bring students the latest educational facilities and support the local community has finished.
Hunter River High School upgrade completed project

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About the project
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The benefits
New learning hub with 8 support classrooms.
New double-height gymnasium.
New administration building.
Internal refurbishment to existing buildings and learning spaces.
Upgraded outdoor areas.
Improved parking and drop-off / pick up area.
Timeline
Planning
Design
In progress
Complete
Project gallery
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Video: Hunter River High School upgrade
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Image: New administration building (Block X)
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Image: New yarning circle and perforated screens
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Image: New double height gymnasium (Block Y)
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Image: Life skills area within learning common in Block Z
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Image: Classrooms in the new support learning hub (Block Z)
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Image: The computer lab in Block H has been converted into a new food technology space
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Image: Reception area in the new administration building








Additional information
Fast facts
Commencement
February 2024
Completion date
August 2025
Architect
EJE Architecture
Design Consultant
Richard Crookes Constructions
Electorate
Port Stephens
Address
Elkin Ave Heatherbrae NSW 2324
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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
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 - March 2025
(PDF 528 KB)Project update - October 2024
(PDF 594 KB)Project update - June 2024
(PDF 348 KB)Project update - March 2024
(PDF 408 KB)Project update - January 2024
(PDF 2 MB)Project update - October 2023
(PDF 382 KB)Project update - June 2023
(PDF 399 KB)Project update - September 2022
(PDF 1 MB)Full list of documents and supporting information to support state significant developments.
REF01 - Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment report
(PDF 14 MB)REF02 - Archaeological technical report
(PDF 28 MB)REF03 - Access report
(PDF 3 MB)REF04 - Access statement
(PDF 706 KB)REF05 - Acoustic report
(PDF 2 MB)REF06 - Arboriculture impact assessment
(PDF 7 MB)REF07 - Architectural plans
(PDF 12 MB)REF08 - BCA report
(PDF 1 MB)REF09 - Biodiversity assessment report
(PDF 9 MB)REF10 - Bushfire safety assessment
(PDF 28 MB)REF11 - Civil engineering plans
(PDF 48 MB)REF12 - Communication engagement plan
(PDF 2 MB)REF13 - Crime prevention through environmental design report
(PDF 1 MB)REF16 - Flood emergency response plan
(PDF 7 MB)REF17 - Geotechnical report
(PDF 3 MB)REF18 - Landscape plans
(PDF 15 MB)REF19 - Net zero carbon statement
(PDF 673 KB)REF20 - Remediation action plan
(PDF 21 MB)REF21 - Services strategy
(PDF 85 MB)REF22 - Stormwater management plan
(PDF 48 MB)REF23 - Survey plan
(PDF 22 MB)REF24 - Targeted environmental site assessment
(PDF 38 MB)REF25 - Traffic impact assessment
(PDF 4 MB)REF26 - Flood evacuation transport assessment
(PDF 2 MB)REF27 - Waste management plan
(PDF 43 KB)REF28 - Aboriginal heritage impact permit
(PDF 598 KB)REF - Application
(PDF 35 MB)REF14 - Embodied emissions materials form
(PDF 775 KB)REF15 - Flood impact assessment
(PDF 35 MB)See how we keep the school community, nearby residences and businesses informed of upcoming works.
Works notification - 16 June 2025
(PDF 95 KB)Works notification - 13 June 2025
(PDF 234 KB)Works Notification - May 2025
(PDF 221 KB)Works notification - 2 May 2025
(PDF 96 KB)Works notification - 8 April 2025
(PDF 106 KB)Works notification - 11 December 2024
(PDF 441 KB)Works notification - 3 September 2024
(PDF 304 KB)Works notification - 16 August 2024
(PDF 304 KB)Works notification - 6 July 2024
(PDF 324 KB)Works notification - 28 May 2024
(PDF 181 KB)Works notification - February 2024
(PDF 294 KB)REF stakeholder letter - January 2024
(PDF 2 MB)Works notification - 13 December 2023
(PDF 74 KB)Works notification - September 2023
(PDF 69 KB)Holiday works notification - April 2023
(PDF 106 KB)Works notification - April 2023
(PDF 132 KB)Works notification - 24 February 2023
(PDF 103 KB)Summer works notification - December 2022
(PDF 166 KB)Works notification - October 2021
(PDF 79 KB)
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.