1000 JOBS: Four new schools to boost Coast economy

More than 1000 local jobs are set to reinvigorate the Sunshine Coast economy through a $327 million injection into four new schools.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education MInister Grace Grace with future Baringa State Secondary College this morning.

More than 1000 local jobs are set to reinvigorate the Sunshine Coast economy through a $327 million injection into four new schools.

A second primary school has been announced by the State Government for the "rapidly" growing area of Caloundra South.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education Minister Grace Grace visited the region's soon-to-be newest high school at Baringa on Tuesday morning, which is set to be completed by 2021.

A new name for the school, Baringa State Secondary College, was announced, which will join a new special school and two new primary schools for the region.

Ms Palaszczuk said the population boom of 10 families per week demanded a new primary school for Caloundra South.

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"Queensland's plan for economic recovery from coronavirus starts with job creation and on the Sunshine Coast we are investing in the roads, hospitals and schools the region needs now," Ms Palaszczuk said.

Construction of the new Baringa high school has passed the half-way mark in preparation for the school opening in January, 2021.

"These big infrastructure projects are continuing the pipeline of construction jobs that is helping to support the local economy.

"The new primary school here at Caloundra South is expected to support 224 jobs."

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Education Minister Grace Grace the new primary school would cater to the strong population growth being experienced in the Caloundra South.

"The new primary school in Caloundra South will support the existing Baringa State Primary School and Baringa State Secondary College that is currently under construction," Ms Grace said.

"As more and more families choose to relocate to the southern Sunshine Coast, we need to ensure that we have enough schools to deal with that growth.

"This is what good governments do, investing in key projects for the future that support jobs now."

New Baringa State Secondary School principal Matt Samson was thrilled to hear the school had a name.

"It means we can forge ahead and get everything done that we need to, get uniforms, emblems organised ready for the school year in 2021. It's fantastic," Mr Samson said.

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