A new ACT public school in Molonglo is to include a high-quality purpose-built double gymnasium space suitable for roller derby and other indoor sports.
Minister for Education, Yvette Berry said Canberra’s 89th public school – beginning with preschool to year 6 – was set to cater for up to 644 students in time for the 2021 school year.
Ms Berry was joined by representatives of the Canberra Roller Derby League and Varsity Derby League to announce that the new school will include a purpose-built double gymnasium suitable for roller derby training and competitions, as well as for use by other sports community groups.
She said approximately $4 million had been allocated to deliver the new gymnasium, which was expected to be completed in mid-2021.
“It will include two full-sized courts with line markings for roller derby and other sports such as basketball, futsal or indoor soccer, netball, volleyball and badminton, seating and additional space for community storage,” Ms Berry said.
“Further facilities to be provided in stage one of the school construction include a multipurpose room with kitchen facilities, an outdoor playing field suitable for soccer, rugby league and rugby union and two cricket nets,” she said.
“The Molonglo region has grown to almost 7,000 residents since 2011 and the region is expected to see Canberra’s most rapid population growth over the coming decade – adding an estimated 25,000 people by 2029,” Ms Berry said.
