- New $85.5 million primary school to be built at Bellbird Park
- One of two new schools to open in 2024
- Foundation Principals announced
Work has begun on the new Bellbird Park primary school, with Education Minister Grace Grace joining Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum and Foundation Principal Roger Sheehan to turn the sod today.
The $85.5 million project will deliver state-of-the-art facilities for the start of the next school year in a growing area in South-East Queensland.
Set to feature a multi-purpose hall and an information and resource centre, all classrooms, staff rooms and library spaces will be air conditioned as part of the construction project.
The new school is being delivered by ADCO Constructions and joins the new $75 million Redland Bay primary school as one of two new state schools to be built for the 2024 school year.
During today's visit, Minister Grace announced Roger Sheehan as Bellbird Park's foundation principal, while Sue Hendriks will open the gates at Redland Bay in 2024.
The construction of these new schools will support 97 full-time jobs across the life of both projects.
These new schools are being funded through the Palaszczuk Government's $1.9 billion investment in education infrastructure in 2022-23, supporting nearly 4,200 good, secure jobs across Queensland.
Quotes attributable to Education Minister Grace Grace:
"This new $85.5 million school will join Woogaroo Creek State School, Ripley Central State School and Ripley Valley State Secondary School as another new, state-of-the-art education facility in this growing part of Queensland.
"Since coming into government in 2015 we have now built 25 new schools and are committed to providing students with a world-class Queensland education, no matter where they live."
Quotes attributable to Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum MP:
"I was delighted to turn the sod on this exciting new state-of-the-art school at Bellbird Park.
"We're delivering more world class education services and the frontline workers that brings to our fast-growing community."
Quotes attributable to Member for Redlands Kim Richards MP:
"Redland Bay's new primary school is going to have a real, positive impact on the community.
"It is great to see Sue Hendriks locked in as foundation principal, I'm sure she will do a fantastic job establishing this new school."
Quotes attributable to Member for Jordan Charis Mullen MP:
"It is fantastic to see work underway on another state-of-the-art school in the growing Ipswich corridor.
"I can't wait to see Bellbird Park's new state school come together as construction continues over the coming months."
Quotes attributable to Bellbird Park Foundation Principal Roger Sheehan:
"It is a pleasure to be the foundation principal at this school and lead what will become a vibrant and inclusive community.
"Our team will ensure every student has the opportunity to excel and that our community will be at the heart of all we do".
Quotes attributable to Redland Bay Foundation Principal Sue Hendriks:
"Not many principals around the state have the opportunity to open a new school.
"I am honoured to have been given this responsibility and especially in the beautiful area of Redland Bay.
"I am looking forward to working with the community to collaboratively create a school full of learning, laughter and kindness."
