Major works begin at Grovedale West Primary School

MAJOR works to create a $6.6 million upgrade have begun at Grovedale West Primary School.

On Wednesday last week, Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins and South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman visited the school in Heyers Road to turn the sod and mark the start of construction.

A new building containing new classrooms will be built at the school, along with new toilets and staff office facilities.

Existing playing fields will be modified and upgraded, along with landscaping and outdoor learning spaces.

Late last month, the Victorian government announced McColl Smith Projects Pty Ltd had been appointed for the redevelopment.

Works are expected to be complete in the third quarter of 2023.

“It’s great to officially mark the start of construction at Grovedale West Primary School, upgrading classrooms and sporting facilities for students and teachers,” Ms Hutchins said.

“We’re ensuring local students have the best spaces to learn in and every child is given every chance to succeed.”

Mr Cheeseman said the works were a much-needed and well-deserved project that will deliver new modern facilities for the students of a great school.

The Grovedale West Primary School upgrade was a State Budget commitment made in November 2020.