NSW Government announces construction to start on Alex Ave school in Schofields

Construction is set to start on a public school proposed for Farmland Drive, Schofields, with residents given their first sneak-peek at the multi-million dollar facility.

Artist impressions of the new school at Alex Ave, Schofields.

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Construction is set to start on a public school proposed for Farmland Drive, Schofields, with residents given their first sneak-peek at the multi-million dollar facility.

Riverstone state Liberal MP Kevin Conolly announced a construction contract had been awarded for the development of the school, which is earmarked to accommodate 500 students when it opens in early 2021.

“As the Schofields community grows, its new primary school will grow with it,” Mr Conolly said.

“Less than a decade ago, the Alex Ave precinct was a greenfields site, now … this brand new school will complete the area’s transformation into a thriving suburban community.”

Mr Conolly said the school would have the ability to expand and accommodate up to 1000 students to meet growing student numbers.

The new school at Farmland Drive will cater for 500 students.

Education Minister Rob Stokes said the development would provide the community with the high-quality education facilities.

The school will include modern flexible classrooms, a hall, library, covered outdoor learning area and all essential support facilities.

The announcement today comes as plans are finalised for the redevelopment of Schofields Public School following extensive public consultation.

The proposed redevelopment includes the demolition of 14 existing buildings and demountables, the removal of several parking spaces and construction of a two-storey school building including collaborative learning spaces, classrooms, offices for teachers, a special education unit and library.

Artist impressions of the soon-to-be redeveloped Schofields Public School.

The proposal also included changes to a heritage school building and hall, as well as a new outdoor learning space and softball playing area.

Although Blacktown Council was supportive of the redevelopment of the school, officers raised concerns around the removal of trees and a lack of parking.

“It is proposed to increase the student number to 621 and a total of 50 staff,” a council submission to the development said.

“In accordance with our development control plan a total of 50 spaces for the staff and six spaces for students would be required.

An overview of the soon-to-be redeveloped Schofields Public School.

“However, only 14 spaces have been proposed to be retained … at the same time the report identifies that 93 per cent of the existing staff use car as a travel mode.”

The NSW Government is awaiting further information on the development application from the Education Department before a decision is handed down.

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