Council congratulates the St Kilda Primary School community on the sustained advocacy that helped bring this outcome to fruition. The persistence of the school community has kept attention on the practical day-to-day impacts of inadequate facilities and the broader community value of a shared indoor venue. Council has consistently supported advocacy for improved multi-purpose space at the school, recognising the benefits for both learning and community connection.
This investment is a significant step forward for St Kilda Primary School community, and it also represents an important gain for the wider neighbourhood. It recognises the long-standing need for fit-for-purpose indoor and outdoor facilities in a high-density area where access to quality community space is at a premium.
A new competition-grade gymnasium will provide a reliable, flexible venue that can support physical education, sport and recreation, as well as a broader mix of indoor school activities that benefit from a large, accessible space. The delivery of a new school oval will also expand outdoor opportunities for active play, sport and learning, helping students access the types of spaces that many children in the area do not easily have at home.
Council has previously highlighted the value of investment in a multi-purpose indoor facility at the school that can support not only school activities but also local events and programs that strengthen community connections. A modern gymnasium designed with community use in mind can help fill gaps in local indoor infrastructure by providing space for after-hours sport and recreation, school holiday programs, inclusive activities, and community events.
Council again congratulates the St Kilda Primary School community on their advocacy and welcomes this investment as a positive step for students today and for the broader Port Phillip community into the future. We look forward to collaborating on the successful delivery of the project, maximising benefit for our community.
