The Minns Labor Government is continuing to deliver much needed new and upgraded schools, with major upgrades now underway at Dundas Public School.
The project will see all demountable classrooms - some of which have been in place for almost two decades - replaced with a new building featuring six classrooms, two multipurpose spaces, two learning commons, and a range of upgraded amenities.
Stephen Edwards Constructions has been appointed as the contractor for the upgrade, with works set to be complete by the end of 2026.
As part of the Minns Labor Government's plan to deliver for growing Western Sydney communities, projects are underway across the greater Parramatta area, including school upgrades, a new high school and new public preschools.
Once complete the 16 upgrade projects will see more than 200 demountables removed from schools in the Parramatta area and replaced with high-quality, permanent school facilities.
Projects include:
- Carlingford West Public School upgrade
- Cumberland High School upgrade
- Darcy Road Public School upgrade
- Dundas Public School upgrade
- Ermington West Public School upgrade and new public preschool
- Girraween Public School upgrade
- Melrose Park new high school
- Melrose Park Public School redevelopment
- Newington Public School upgrade
- Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School upgrade
- Northmead Public School upgrade
- Oatlands Public School new public preschool
- Parramatta East Public School upgrade
- Rydalmere Public School upgrade
- Rydalmere East Public School upgrade
- Telopea Public School upgrade
- Wentworth Point Public School upgrade (Stage 2)
- Westmead Public School upgrade
The former Liberal National government neglected Western Sydney schools over their 12 years in government, leaving communities without the infrastructure needed to manage growth and leaving temporary classrooms clogging up school playgrounds.
These projects are part of the NSW Government's $3.9 billion investment in rebuilding public education across Western Sydney, ensuring growing communities have access to world-class education close to home.
This follows the government's delivery of more teachers for our children through reducing teacher vacancies by 61 per cent, resulting in the number of cancelled classes recorded in NSW nearly halving since the government took office.
Acting Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos said:
"This major upgrade is not just an investment in infrastructure - it's an investment in the future of the students in the Parramatta region.
"The Minns Labor Government is replacing demountables with modern classrooms - to ensure we are providing access to free, high-quality education for every NSW family.
"We will be replacing all of Dundas Public School's demountables with modern, purpose-built classrooms - delivering in a single term what the former government failed to do in more than a decade.
"Western Sydney families have waited long enough for the state-of-the-art facilities they deserve, and our Government is making it happen."
Member for Parramatta Donna Davis said:
"I'm proud that the Minns Labor Government is delivering real improvements for local families, delivering better schools and more teachers to give our kids the world-class education they deserve, right where they live.
"This is a big win for our school communities in Parramatta.
"Teachers and students will have access to contemporary, permanent spaces designed for the way students learn today."
Dundas Public School Principal, Lee Shipley, said:
"We're thrilled that construction is now underway.
"The new facilities will provide welcoming, flexible spaces where students can thrive.
"It's an exciting chapter for our community, and we're looking forward to watching the transformation take place."
