The ACT Government is building the education infrastructure our growing city needs, delivering modern facilities for staff and students at a bigger and better Garran Primary School.
New classrooms, junior and senior libraries, rooftop garden and a dedicated science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) laboratory are among the key features of the first stage of the $107.85 million Garran Primary School expansion and modernisation project.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Yvette Berry said the ACT Government was delivering a high-quality education environment that meets the needs of a growing population and will support students and families for generations to come.
"This is a school built for the future of Woden," Minister Berry said.
"This new campus delivers modern, inclusive and sustainable learning spaces designed in collaboration with the school community.
"The natural-light classrooms will boost students' wellbeing and facilitate positive outcomes, while the libraries and STEAM lab will help students reach their full potential."
Other notable features of the campus include:
- Rooftop garden: first ACT public school with a rooftop garden for outdoor learning and relaxation
- Walkways: covered walkways to connect areas in all weather
- Art installations: inspired by local flora and fauna
- New main entrance: relocated to Kitchener Street to improve traffic flow
- Improved transport facilities: including pick-up and drop-off bay, electric vehicle charging, secure bike storage, a boom gate and 65-space car parking
- Sensory spaces: Internal and external sensory spaces, a multi-faith room and community room
- Cultural design elements: honouring Ngunnawal land and song lines.
Minister Berry said the new Garran Primary School campus created spaces that are not only beautiful but are also proven to support student development.
"The rooftop garden and STEAM lab are examples of how thoughtful design can encourage creativity and collaboration," Minister Berry said.
"The ACT Government is investing in our young people and giving them the best opportunity to succeed."
The next stage of the Garran Primary School modernisation project will deliver a double gymnasium, new canteen, music and drama spaces, outdoor play areas, hard courts, further landscaping and 80 additional parking spaces.
The school will be able to cater for up to 975 students across pre-school to Year 6, up from its current capacity of 600 students, once the second stage of the project is completed.
The full modernisation and expansion of Garran Primary School is expected to be completed by late 2026.
