Kogarah Public School upgrade

Exhibition of the planning application, known as a Review of Environmental Factors (REF), for Kogarah Public School is now closed. REF submissions are being reviewed and considered as part of the REF process. 

The upgrade of Kogarah Public School is progressing well. In October 2024, a community information session was conducted, during which valuable feedback was gathered from parents, staff, and local residents. In response to this feedback, it was announced in December 2024 that the original plans for a two-storey building comprising 16 new classrooms would be revised to a three-storey structure featuring 24 new classrooms. This modification aims to better accommodate the increasing student population resulting from ongoing residential development within the school's catchment area.

During the December holidays, the removal of 10 demountable classrooms was undertaken to facilitate space for construction activities. An archaeological investigation of the site previously occupied by the demountables was conducted, with members of the Kogarah Historical Society attending a site visit to gain insights into our archaeological procedures. Furthermore, a geotechnical investigation was performed to assess the ground conditions pertinent to the forthcoming construction project.

The REF will be assessed by the department’s Planning Assessment team who will determine the outcome of the proposal.

We expect to receive the planning determination in mid 2025. 

The next steps are that we will receive and assess the tenders and award the construction tender for the main works in mid-2025.