The initial proposal for the first new inner-suburban primary school to be built in Brisbane in more than 60 years is now out for public consultation.
Minister for Education, Grace Grace said the first stage was about the new inner-west school’s location, with further feedback opportunities to come later about elements such as master planning, school design, catchment and school naming.
“I‘d encourage local families and residents to take the opportunity to contribute to this $65 million investment in their local community and the future education of local children,” Ms Grace said.
“The existing primary schools in the inner-west are constrained with regard to expansion and the area needs a new school to meet increasing enrolments.”
She said her Department wanted to work with the local community so it got the best outcome for students and parents into the future.
“The online survey is now live, with in-person drop-in sessions to run next month at Indooroopilly State, Ironside State and Indooroopilly High Schools,” Ms Grace said.
“The new primary school is scheduled to open in 2023. The school is proposed to have general learning areas, specialist spaces, multimedia spaces, special education facilities and outdoor learning areas.”
The last primary school to open in Brisbane’s inner suburbs was Seven Hills State School, Morningside in 1960.
The site consultation will run until 28 February with an online survey now live at this PS News link.
