Wendy Tuckerman: Site announced for new Murrumbateman Primary School
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Education Minister Sarah Mitchell and Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman today announced the site for the planned new primary school in Murrumbateman.
The site is located on 2 Fairley Street, a 1.5-hectare site in the centre of Murrumbateman with dual road frontage.
Minister Mitchell said securing the land was a significant and exciting step in the planning process for the new primary school.
“This school will be a valuable asset for local families and benefit the Murrumbateman community for generations.
“I’m proud that the NSW Government is continuing our record investment in school infrastructure, particularly in regional and rural NSW,” Ms Mitchell said.
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman, said the long-awaited announcement is welcome news to the Murrumbateman community.
“Planning for new schools can take time because it’s extremely important due diligence is undertaken at each step.
“We are working hard to provide a unique new school with modern facilities designed specifically for the community. Community feedback will be very valuable to further develop plans and concept designs for the new school."
Yass Valley Mayor Rowena Abbey said Council has been eagerly awaiting the selection of a site for a primary school in Murrumbateman since the announcement of funding in 2018.
"This announcement is a significant milestone and welcome news for the Murrumbateman community – particularly young families. Council looks forward to closely working with the Department of Education to progress the design and construction of the primary school to ensure we get the right outcome for the Murrumbateman community - now and into the future."
The Murrumbateman community is invited to learn more about plans for their new primary school, with a drop-in Community Engagement Hub open, next week,” said Mrs Tuckerman.
The Community Engagement Hub will be located on 2 Fairley Street, and locals will have the opportunity to meet members of the School Infrastructure NSW team to learn more about the plans, the building process and to ask questions.
Registration is required to ensure current social distancing measures are followed. The Community Engagement Hub will be open during select times on the following days:
Wednesday 28 October: 8:30am to 11:30am & 1:30pm to 4:30pm Wednesday 4 November: 9:30am to 12:00pm & 1:30pm to 6:00pm Thursday 5 November: 8:30am to 11:30am & 1:30pm to 4:00pmTo register your attendance at a session, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-information-hub-new-primary-school-in-murrumbateman-goulburn-tickets-124510561441 The NSW Government is investing $6.7 billion over four years to deliver more than 190 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
23 October 2020
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