New school

New primary school for Nowra

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As part of the NSW Government's plan to rebuild essential services, the 2023-24 Budget is delivering a record $8.8 billion for new and upgraded schools. This targeted investment in growing communities will ensure working families get access to a world class public education.

Planning has begun for a new primary school in Nowra, close to the growing suburbs of South Nowra and Worrigee. We expect that the new school location will be on the eastern side of the existing Shoalhaven High School site.

The new primary school will have modern and flexible teaching and learning spaces and may also include facilities such as a library, green and play space as well as administrative facilities.

As part of the NSW Government's commitment to deliver expanded access to early childhood education, planning for this school will include an on-site public preschool.

The benefits

The brand-new facilities will add variety and depth to teaching approaches and tactics in the classroom. As well, the new school will create new jobs for people in the region and could offer new opportunities for career development.

Timeline

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Progress summary

A number of locations for the new school were considered based on suitability to support the needs of the project. This included availability of services such as sewerage, electricity, and roads, the accessibility of the site and environmental constraints such as bushfire, ecological impacts, and flooding.
Following the due diligence process and in consultation with key Department of Education representatives, a site on the eastern area of Shoalhaven High School was identified as the most suitable location. This existing school site has adequate land to accommodate a new primary school and is located close to the growing suburbs of South Nowra and Worrigee.
Work is underway on a business case for the new primary school, and project consultants, including architects, traffic and transport planners have been appointed to continue developing plans for the new school and start consultation with key stakeholders and school leadership in the region.

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Electorate

South Coast

Address

South Nowra/Worrigee NSW

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We are committed to working together with our school communities to deliver the best possible learning facilities for students.
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Project updates

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Fact sheet - November 2021

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Planning update - November 2021

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