Woy Woy works are completed

Work has been completed on the Stage Two upgrade of the Woy Woy Campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College, according to Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews.

During a tour of the school, Ms Andrews said she was delighted the construction work was now complete and students and staff could enjoy the new facilities.

"The upgraded accommodation will become a focal point for Woy Woy Campus," Ms Andrews said.

Stage Two of the upgrade of Brisbane Water Secondary College was included in the Department of Education and Training's 2004/5 Major Capital Works Program.

Stage Two at Woy Woy Campus comprised a refurbishment of an existing tiered learning space to a movement studio, refurbishment of an existing kitchen to include a commercial bay, refurbishment of an existing cafeteria, major landscape and stormwater works throughout school and external works and services.

The project was jointly funded with the Federal Government.

"Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus is an exceptional school and I know staff and students will greatly benefit from these new facilities," Ms Andrews said.

At Umina Campus, work included a new administration building, refurbishment of block AM for staff facilities, back conversions of existing staff facilities to seminar rooms, stores and general learning classrooms, carpark and external works and services

Ms Andrews said it was anticipated work at the Umina Campus will be completed and ready for handover by April next year.

"The Iemma Government is determined the State's students and teachers have access to high quality educational resources and facilities."

In 2006/07, the Iemma Government is investing a record $10.7 billion on education and training, including more than $712 million on upgrading and maintaining NSW public schools.

Press release, November 10 Marie Andrews, Member for Peats