- Works start on new $41 million primary school in
Eglinton
- Will cater for 620 students in the growing
northern suburb
- School to include education support facility for
54 students
Construction has started
on the exciting new $41 million Eglinton South West Primary School (planning
name).
The new school in the
northern suburb of Perth will cater for 620 students and provide enrolment
relief to the growing Shorehaven Primary School.
It will include an administration,
Kindergarten and Pre-primary area, double-storey teaching area, general
learning areas, specialist rooms for art and science, library, covered assembly
area, music room, car park, oval and hard courts.
It will also include an
education support facility for approximately 54 students with classrooms, low
stimulus rooms and therapy and sensory rooms.
The new school is
scheduled to open for the start of the 2025 school year with some works
continuing to mid-2025.
TAG Architects designed
the new facilities and Merym Pty Ltd T/A EMCO Building are constructing them.
Comments attributed to Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"I'm pleased to announce that construction has started on the new
primary school in the growing area of Eglinton in Perth's north, providing
enrolment relief to the nearby Shorehaven Primary School.
"The project is part of our Government's significant $1.5
billion capital works program to deliver better public schools across Western
Australia."
Comments attributed to Butler MLA John Quigley:
"This school will have modern facilities that will ensure students have
exceptional learning opportunities.
"I know parents and the local community will be excited by this
additional education option which will provide for families for years to come."
