NSW state election: Labor high school site pledge announced for Balmain electorate

A new high school campus could be coming to Sydney’s Inner West, with NSW Labor making an election commitment to identify a new campus site to cater to the region’s growth.

Labor has pledged to deliver a new high school in Balmain

In an election pledge, Labor has committed to a new high school site in Sydney’s inner west.

The commitment, announced by Balmain candidate Philippa Scott and Shadow Education Minister Prue Carr, will cater to growing population across the Sydney Secondary College catchment. The college has existing campuses at Balmain, Leichhardt and Blackwattle Bay.

Ms Scott said Labor would, if elected, begin investigating a site for a future 7-10 campus this year. Community consultation would take place as part of the site selection process, to ensure he new site integrated with the existing Sydney Secondary College campuses.

“It’s fantastic to announce that Labor will deliver a new high school site in our local community,” Ms Scott said.

“I’ve been fighting for public education my entire life and today’s announcement will build an even stronger public education system in our area.

Deputy Labor Leader Prue Car (second from left) and Labor Candidate for Balmain Philippa Scott with Sydney Secondary College students at the announcement of Balmain High School election pledge.

“Only a Labor Government can and will deliver a new public high school site.”

The election pledge builds on Labor’s commitment to creating two new public preschools in the Balmain electorate.

There is also further future growth scheduled for Blackwattle Bay through the redevelopment of the current Fish Markets site.