Work begins on major Lennox Head Public School expansion

CONSTRUCTION has begun on the new Lennox Head Public School, with the relocation set to triple the number of classrooms.

The school will move to a larger site at the corner of Montwood and Snapper Drive, delivering modern facilities and increased capacity for local students.

The redevelopment, funded by the state government, will increase the number of permanent classrooms from eight to 24.

The new facility will also feature a library, canteen, school hall and a games court with a covered outdoor learning area.

Construction is expected to finish next year, with the new school designed to cater for more than 550 students as the community continues to grow.

Principal Deborah Langfield said the start of construction marked an exciting milestone for the school community.

“We’re incredibly excited to see construction begin on our new school. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our students, staff, and community,” she said.

 

“We are grateful for the dedication and collaboration of everyone involved and can’t wait to watch our new school take shape.”

The new site will also include a co-located public preschool capable of accommodating up to 120 children, expanding access to early childhood education in the area.

North Coast minister Janelle Saffin said the project would help ensure the region’s growing population had access to modern education facilities.

“I’m thrilled to welcome the start of construction on the new Lennox Head Public School and public preschool,” she said.

“We aren’t just building classrooms; we are building the infrastructure a growing North Coast community actually needs.

“This project ensures our kids aren’t left behind in demountables, but instead have world-class facilities to learn and grow in.”

The redevelopment forms part of the state government’s $9 billion investment in school infrastructure across the state, including $2.1 billion earmarked for regional New South Wales.