Monte Sant Angelo Mercy North Sydney College plans revealed
A school could soon have rooftop sports facilities, science labs, hanging gardens and outdoor learning spaces as part of multimillion-dollar plans. See the stunning artist impressions.
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Rooftop sports facilities, outdoor learning areas, student lounge rooms and hanging gardens are just some of the features in a major redevelopment set to transform a North Sydney private school.
Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College is planning to spend $48.9 million on a major upgrade of its Miller St campus in a move to create new “science, innovation and wellbeing” spaces for its 1200 students.
Plans show the project would include indoor and rooftop sports facilities, 12 science labs, an “innovation workshop”, outdoor study areas and a gym.
The development would involve demolishing the school’s existing tennis courts and carparking to make way for the new seven level building.
There would be three underground levels including carparking, sports courts and connections to existing school buildings.
Ground floor and upper levels would include science labs, innovation areas, a wildflower garden, lounge spaces, an exhibition gallery and outdoor learning areas.
A rooftop terrace would incorporate multipurpose sports facilities, a garden and study areas.
Initial feedback from residents and North Sydney Council has proved mixed with concerns centred on potential noise from new outdoor facilities and overshadowing on Miller St.
Plans stated impacts would be addressed through measures including a 3.4m privacy screen on the roof to promote student privacy and public safety.
The school said the expansion would not involve increasing the number of existing students or staff – resulting in minimal impacts on traffic numbers post-construction.
Plans stated the project had been designed to address the historical significance of buildings at the 150-year-old school including the chapel, Mercy Hall and O’Regan House.
“The proposal will provide positive social and economic benefits for the school community and local community by ensuring that teaching facilities are meeting contemporary educational needs,” the plans stated.
The proposed redevelopment has been lodged to the Department of Planning and is open for public feedback until May 20.
The school said the expansion would promote “hands-on, inquiry based and industry-focused learning” for student.