Murwillumbah East Public School upgrade

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As part of the NSW Government's plan to rebuild public education, the NSW Budget is delivering $2.3 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.

The Murwillumbah East Public School upgrade will replace existing demountable classrooms with a modern and flood resilient building that has been designed in consultation with the school.

Review of Environment Factors (REF) now on exhibition

The REF proposal will be on public exhibition from Friday 26 July 2026 to Thursday 16 June 2026.

During this period, community members are invited to review and provide feedback on the REF which describes the proposed development, potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Feedback should be submitted via the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Division 5.1 planning portal.

A link to the Planning Portal and REF documents can be found here.

The benefits

4 new classrooms
support unit with 3 classrooms, a multi purpose space and acessible bathroom
new canteen
all weather undercover learning and play space

Timeline

Planning

Design

In progress

Complete

Progress summary

Next steps

When the public exhibition period for the planning application ends, responses will be reviewed and considered.
We are expecting to appoint a builder by the start of Term 3 and will work with the school and construction team to finalise the detailed design, such as building finishes and landscaping.
Construction will begin once all planning approvals are in place and we have appointed a builder. We expect to begin construction later this year and will share arrangements as they are confirmed.

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Image: Artist's impression of Murwillumbah East Public School
Image: Artist's impression of Murwillumbah East Public School
Image: Artist's impression of Murwillumbah East Public School
Image: Artist's impression of Murwillumbah East Public School

Additional information

Frequently asked questions

What will be done to improve flood resilience at the school?

The department is committed to providing high quality, flood resilient facilities for the Murwillumbah East Public School community. One option considered to achieve this was extending the flood levee near the school.

The department has worked with technical experts and stakeholders to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of a levee extension with respect to flood protection. Engagement included meetings with the NSW Reconstruction Authority and Tweed Shire Council to discuss possible levee locations, potential impacts on surrounding areas, and outcomes of the hydrological engineering assessment.

Following these discussions, it was determined that extending the flood levee did not present the best outcome in terms of flood resilience and facilities for the school community.

Instead, planning is underway to design and construct new, flood-resilient facilities that will be raised above the ground or sited on less flood affected parts of the school site. This approach has been adopted successfully at other Northern Rivers schools being rebuilt on flood prone land, including Empire Vale Public School and Wardell Public School.

Fast facts

Commencement

Early 2024

Forecast completion

TBC

Electorate

Lismore

Address

Charles St Murwillumbah NSW 2482

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.

Past events

18 Mar 2026

5 pm - 6 pm

Community Information Session

Community information session to share concept designs

Murwillumbah East Public School library

1 Jul 2026

4.30 pm - 5.30 pm

Community Information Session

Drop in to view the plans and speak to the project team during the public exhibition period.

Murwillumbah East Primary School library

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Frequently asked questions - May 2023

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