Parra News April 2 2024

LOCAL NEWS
21 demountables to go as
upgrades begin at local school
ELLIE BUSBY
The shovels are officially in the ground
as work begins on the multi-million
dollar upgrade of Darcy Road Public
School.
The Wentworthville school is now one step
closer to replacing 21 demountables with
permanent buildings and modern classrooms,
with the NSW Government turning
the first sod last week.
Along with new classrooms, the project also
plans to support the growing local community
with a new library, canteen, administration
facilities, a refurbished school hall, an extension
of the school’s car park and an upgrade to
core facilities.
Landscaping, public domain and other
ancillary works are also set to be delivered as
part of the upgrade.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education
and Early Learning Prue Car welcomed the
commencement of the local school’s major
overhaul.
“I am delighted to see works begin here at
Darcy Road Public School – where this school
is set to receive a massive boost as we significantly
upgrade their facilities,” she said.
“Students here have been learning in
demountable classrooms for years, and it is
fantastic to see western Sydney children will
Prue Car with Darcy Road Public School students and Principal
Trudy Hopkins. Photo: Naomi Chilcott.
soon be learning in permanent classrooms.
“Our Government is committed to fighting
for students across New South Wales, so every
child in the state can access a high quality
education.”
This milestone in the project’s development
makes it the 23rd major public education
project started since NSW Labor first formed
Government a year ago.
The State Government has committed $769
million to build 100 new public preschools in
areas “where they are needed most”.
Other local schools where major works have
begun in the last 12 months include Carlingford
West Public School and Cumberland
High School.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said the NSW
Government is committed to rebuilding the
essential services and addressing the school
infrastructure backlog.
“This is why we are making a record investment
for urgently needed new and upgraded
schools across the state, including Darcy
Road,” he said.
Prue Car talks to students at Darcy Road Public School.
Photo: Naomi Chilcott.
“This targeted investment in growing
communities will ensure every student in
NSW has access to a world class public education,
no matter where they live.”
A temporary school opened at the end of last
year to support Darcy Road students throughout
the upgrade.
Early pre-construction works have been
underway at the site ahead of the start of main
construction works.
The upgrades are expected to all be complete
by the end of 2025.
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