As part of the NSW Government’s plan to rebuild public education, the 2024-25 Budget is delivering record education funding, including $8.9 billion for new and upgraded schools. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.
A project is underway to upgrade the school facilities at Narrabeen Sports High School.
Information relating to the project formerly known as the “Narrabeen Education Campus” can be found here.
n early August 2024 the NSW Government announced the major upgrade to Narrabeen North Public School had been completed ahead of schedule.
Recently the government has provided an update on woks to be completed at Narrabeen Sports High School.
The benefits
This project will deliver:
- renewal and repairs for the science labs, prep rooms and chemical storerooms in Block B
- replacement of roofs in Blocks B, C, D, E and part of Block A
- refurbishment of student and staff amenities (bathrooms and change rooms) in Block A
- upgraded technological and applied studies (TAS) classrooms in Block A
- refurbishment of existing classrooms within Block C and E
- refurbishment of Block K.
Progress summary
Works completed in 2024 so far include:
- roof upgrades to Blocks B, D, E and part of Block A
- refurbishment of student and staff bathrooms and change rooms in Blocks D and E
- upgrades to 13 classrooms in Block E
- refurbishment of Block B science labs, prep rooms and chemical storerooms
- upgrades to classrooms in Block K
- Block E bathroom refurbishments
- upgrades to Block A gymnasium change rooms and toilets, staff and interview rooms.
In the past few months the Government and contractors have also:
- completed designs for the Block A2 upgrade, which include the refurbished science, technology and mathematics (STEM) room and woodwork, textile and computer rooms
- worked on the designs for the upgrade of 20 classrooms in Block C.
- The project team is working closely with school leadership to understand the school’s needs in completing design work.
Image: New roof on Block E
Image: Refurbished science labs to enhance student learning
Next steps
Installation of the school’s new PA system is underway and will be finished soon.
The Dept. of Ed/Government states it expects to award the Block A2 tender in August 2024, with works to begin shortly after.
''Once the design is finished and approved, we will appoint a contractor to upgrade the Block C classrooms. We expect construction to begin towards the end of 2024, with most work taking place during the December school holidays.
In addition, a contractor will be appointed to replace the roof for Block C by the end of 2024, with work to begin soon afterwards.
The demountables on the sports oval are expected to be removed in September 2024, after the services have been disconnected.''