Families in Worrigee have had a first look at their new public primary school and preschool, with the Minns Labor Government releasing designs as planning progresses.
The new public primary school will ensure families in the rapidly developing suburbs of Worrigee and South Nowra can access a world-class public education close to home.
The primary school will have 24 modern classrooms, three support learning classrooms, a multipurpose hall with a covered outdoor learning area (COLA), library and special programs rooms, a sports field and multipurpose sports court.
The co-located preschool, one of 100 new public preschools the Minns Labor Government is opening in 2027, will have capacity for up to 120 children every week, ensuring the community will have access to high-quality early education.
It is one of four new public preschools being delivered in the Shoalhaven area, with others being built at Bomaderry Public School, Greenwell Point Public School and Sanctuary Point Public School. In contrast the former Liberal and National government did not build a single new public preschool during 12 years in office.
The new Worrigee public preschool is scheduled to open in 2027, while the new primary school is set to welcome students in 2028. The planning application for the public preschool is currently open via the NSW Planning Portal.
The new school and preschool will cater for local families amid significant growth in South Nowra, which has seen a 150 per cent increase in new dwellings over the past decade.
The new public school at Worrigee will alleviate pressure on Nowra Public School and Nowra East Public School while also easing traffic in the broader area by reducing the number of students and parents having to travel across suburbs.
The Minns Labor Government has committed $2.9 billion to upgrade and build new schools in regional areas as part of its commitment to rebuild public education across the state.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
"The Minns Labor Government is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities and building a brighter future for our children. This new school and public preschool will play a vital role in supporting the educational needs of families in the Worrigee and South Nowra areas.
"The new Worrigee public school and public preschool has been long time coming for the families across South Nowra, who were neglected by the former Liberal National Government.
"We are committed to providing students with a high-quality, state-of-the-art learning environment that meets the demands of a growing population, such as South Nowra and Worrigee."
Member for South Coast Liza Butler said:
"I'm thrilled the artist impressions have now been shared with the community to see an indication of how the new primary and public preschool in Worrigee might look.
"The Nowra community continues to grow, and it is vital we continue to invest in these areas so every child can access high-quality public schools close to home.
"Investing in our public schools is essential to ensure all students across NSW can access the best possible education."
