First look at Mackay school’s redevelopment plans

They include an assembly hall extension, revitalised performing arts precinct, community gathering space

Mercy College Mackay redevelopment plans lodged to Mackay Regional Council.

STUDENTS at a prestigious Mackay school are set to benefit from an extensive redevelopment that includes a revitalised performing arts precinct.

The Roman Catholic Trust Corporation lodged its development application with the Mackay Regional Council outlining a two-stage 'Strategic Development Plan' for Mercy College.

It includes a new general learning areas block, community gathering space and learning support areas as well as an upgrade of student amenities and extending and altering the hall.

Stage one's transformation of the hall will add 132sq m of floor space.

Mercy College Mackay redevelopment plans lodged to Mackay Regional Council.

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This includes a new lecture theatre and gym, while the existing gym would make room for an extended foyer.

Mercy College Mackay redevelopment plans lodged to Mackay Regional Council.

College principal Jim Ford said the works would take the school into an "exciting future".

"A refurbishment of the hall revitalises our Performing Arts precinct and provides our outstanding music and dance programs the much-needed room to move and create," Mr Ford said.

"(A) college gym for physical education, team strength training and other special events will make for a very busy hub when completed."

Principal of Mercy College, Mackay, Jim Ford.

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The works designed by Mackay architects Bold Architecture and Interior Design are expected to be completed by 2024.

"Building a better school never stops and facilities are only a part of what makes Mercy a great Catholic school for students to experience," Mr Ford said.

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