The New South Wales Government is set to undertake vital maintenance and upgrade projects across more than 800 public schools.
This is part of the State Government’s historic $1.08 billion investment in minor works, which includes $600 million to deliver essential school maintenance projects.
These annual projects are essential for ensuring that schools are fit for purpose.
In 2025, New South Wales schools will see more than 3.4 million square metres of buildings painted and 46 Sydney Cricket Grounds worth of new floor coverings be installed.
Work being undertaken over the 2025 summer includes:
- $180,000 in carpet and vinyl flooring upgrades at Kensington Public School
- $3 million to create a new special education learning unit at Lismore Heights Public School
- $730,000 to upgrade the science labs at Morisset High School
- More than $345,000 to upgrade metalwork classrooms at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College
- $655,000 to demolish an aging Covered Outdoor Learning Area and replace it with a new facility at Terrigal Public School
- $237,000 to re-landscape and improve the school oval at St Helens Park Public School
- $221,000 to upgrade and refurbish the library at Sir Joseph Banks High School
While hundreds of schools will return to completed maintenance work on Day 1, Term 1 2025 there is still much more to be done.
As students and teachers head back to school, the New South Wales Government will continue work to ensure that no matter the postcode, every family across the state has access to a quality, free public education with high quality, fit-for-purpose infrastructure.
Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, said that is committed to ensuring that the state’s public schools are quality places to work and learn.
“They may not be the most exciting upgrades, but they are essential to keeping our schools safe and running smoothly,” Premier Minns said.
“We know there’s still work to be done, but it’s fantastic that hundreds of schools will be returning on day one to completed works.”
New South Wales Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning, Prue Car, said that public schools are key to building better communities, and the government is continuing work on its commitment to keep schools and equipment in the good condition that communities deserve.
“Since being elected, we have been working on a comprehensive plan to invest in and rebuild public education in New South Wales,” Deputy Premier Car said.
“This is not just about building new schools in communities where they are needed but also ensuring that our schools are kept at a high standard with up-to-date facilities.”
