College upgrade to cost $5 million

The Premier, Mr Bob Carr, has announced development applications had been lodged recently for almost $5 million worth of major upgrades to Brisbane Water Secondary College.

During the course of construction, it is expected that more than 130 tradespeople and suppliers will be involved in the projects, many coming from the Central Coast.

"This important project is now well on track to be completed on time and on budget," Mr Carr said.

"The State Government is committed to providing quality educational resources and facilities for students and staff.

"This is part of our plans to ensure families and students have education resources where they are needed most."

The Brisbane Water Secondary College upgrade should be finished by the end of next year

He said that when work was finished, students from Woy Woy and Umina would be learning in the best schools in the State."

Work at the Umina Junior campus (Years 7 to 9) includes a new movement studio, facilities for special education, new administration facilities, an upgraded hall, an upgraded library and upgraded classrooms.

Work at the Woy Woy Senior campus (Years 10 to 12) includes a movement studio (by conversion), facilities for special education, new administration facilities, new staff facilities, a cafeteria and new car parking.

Press release, March 11