Lapstone Public School to get new library block
A Blue Mountains school is about to start a new chapter, with plans afoot for a new library and classroom building. SEE THE PLANS.
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A Blue Mountains school is about to start a new chapter, with plans afoot for a new library and classroom building.
The NSW Department of Education has lodged a development application with Blue Mountains Council for the $2.1 million project at Lapstone Public School.
According to a statement of environmental effects lodged with the application, a one-storey building with single plane roof is proposed on the eastern side of the school site at 2 Achievement Ave, Lapstone, “well set back from both street frontages” to maintain safety for pupils and staff.
The statement, written by Lance Doyle, notes that the existing school buildings at Lapstone Public School have been in existence, generally, since 1971.
“It has become readily apparent to the school staff and parents that the existing educational facilities on the subject site require expansion to facilitate the construction of a library and a home base area for students,” his statement notes.
There are currently 246 students enrolled at the lower Blue Mountains public school.
Mr Doyle’s statement describes the proposed building design as low impact, requiring minimal excavation, and one that will harmonise with the bushland character of the locality.
The Department of Education did not provide further comment.
The proposal will be on public exhibition until March 11 on the council’s website.