Stage two funding granted for college

Stage two of construction at Brisbane Water Secondary College will proceed with funding announced in the recent State budget.

"The new multi-million dollar project will build on work which is already under way at both the Woy Woy and Umina campuses of the school," said Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews.

"The work is significantly benefiting students and teachers at the school," she said.

The new Stage Two upgrade of the Woy Woy Campus involves conversion of a staff study to a science laboratory, upgrading of classrooms, new staff facilities, upgrading the canteen to a cafeteria, a new movement studio and two basketball courts.

The new work under Stage Two at the Umina Campus involves a special education unit, a performance workshop, a car park, a library upgrade, a hall-gym upgrade, new staff facilities, and a new administration area.

"This work is due to be completed in 2007," Ms Andrews said.

Dollar figures for new capital works projects are not included in this year's budget to ensure a more competitive tendering process.

Project costs will be announced once the tender has been awarded - ensuring better value for taxpayers' money.

The ongoing project at the college has had an extra $871,000 allocated to complete the Stage One $5.32 million upgrade of the school.

The Stage one work on the Woy Woy Campus includes new administration, car park, and refurbishment of special education unit.

The Stage One work on the Umina Campus includes new movement studio and performance workshop, new outdoor learning spaces, a new covered outdoor learning area and game courts.

"This work is due to be completed later this year," Ms Andrews said.

"This funding will help improve education facilities for families in the local area," she said.

Press release, June 22 Member for Peats, Marie Andrews