The Minns Labor Government is delivering another major school upgrade for regional NSW, with work underway to relocate Lennox Head Public School to a new, expanded site.
The project will triple the number of permanent classrooms, increasing the count from eight to 24 permanent classrooms. The new, modern campus will also feature a new library, canteen, school hall, and a games court with a covered outdoor learning area.
Construction at the new site - located at the corner of Montwood and Snapper Drive - is expected to be complete in 2027. Once finished, the school will have capacity for more than 550 students, future-proofing the area for one of the state's fastest growing communities.
For more than a decade, the previous Coalition Government neglected public schools in regional NSW. Despite record enrolment growth, a lack of investment forced students into demountables and eroded valuable playspace.
The Liberals and Nationals promised to relocate and upgrade Lennox Head Public School but failed to deliver.
In a major win for local families, the the new site will host a co-located public preschool capable of accommodating up to 120 children per week. This is a central pillar of the Minns Labor Government's commitment to build 100 public preschools by 2027, the largest expansion of early learning in the state's history.
The Lennox Head redevelopment is part of a record $9 billion investment in school infrastructure by the Minns Labor Government, including $2.1 billion for regional NSW.
This is the largest investment in school infrastructure in the state's history, representing $400 million more than the funding levels under the previous government, and ensuring children have access to world-class education where they live.
This investment is backed by a rebuilt teaching workforce, with vacancies dropping to a 12-year low following Labor's historic wage rise and additional policies to reduce teacher workload.
Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
"The Minns Labor Government is committed to ensuring regional school communities have access to high-quality classrooms and facilities.
"Relocating Lennox Head Public School and tripling its capacity represents a major investment in the North Coast's future.
"This is a long-awaited milestone for local families, ensuring students from preschool to Year 6 have access to the very best learning environment close to home."
Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin said:
"I'm thrilled to welcome the start of construction on the new Lennox Head Public School and public preschool."
"We aren't just building classrooms; we are building the infrastructure a growing North Coast community actually needs. This project ensures our kids aren't left behind in demountables, but instead have world-class facilities to learn and grow in.
"This is what happens when you have a government that prioritises regional education and follows through on its commitments to the people of Lennox Head."
Member for Ballina Tamara Smith MP said:
"The school will provide a modern environment for our children to learn in for many years to come.
"I want to thank the community for their continued support and patience as we bring this important project to life."
Lennox Head Public School Principal Deborah Langfield said:
"We're incredibly excited to see construction begin on our new school. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our students, staff, and community.
"We are grateful for the dedication and collaboration of everyone involved and can't wait to watch our new school take shape."
