Plans Unveiled for North West Support School

The next step towards delivering modern and fit-for purpose facilities for the North West Support School community is underway with concept plans for the $62.15 million redevelopment released for public consultation.

The redevelopment includes significant upgrades to the Burnie campus and a new purpose-built Devonport campus to be built at 3-9 Mersey Main Road, Spreyton, to replace the current facility in Middle Road.

Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the Tasmanian Government is getting on with the job of delivering new and upgraded education facilities for students and staff across the State.

"Support schools cater for students with significant disability, offering comprehensive individual learning in a caring and respectful environment, and these new facilities will support learning, wellbeing and independence, making a real difference for students and their families," Minister Palmer said.

"Community consultation has already helped shape these plans and we will continue working closely with the community to get this right."

The new hydrotherapy pools will made available for community use outside of school hours, and this community use will be managed in liaison with Department of Health. Separate external accesses to the pools have been incorporated into their design to ensure no impact to school operations.

Community consultation on the concept plans is open until 12 June 2026.

To view the draft concept plan and artist impressions for the new Devonport campus and provide feedback, visit www.decyp.tas.gov.au/project/north-west-support-school-devonport/

To view the draft concept plan and artist impressions for the Burnie campus and provide feedback, visit www.decyp.tas.gov.au/project/north-west-support-school-devonport-2/

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