Construction has started on a major upgrade at Pinjarra Senior High School, which will see students benefit from a new state-of-the-art performing arts centre and sports hall.
Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery visited the school today in Pinjarra to turn the first sod on the $10.38 million project.
The performing arts centre and sports hall will be combined in one new building and provide much-needed modern facilities on site.
The impressive performance space will include areas for drama, dance and music including a green room, kitchen facilities, staff areas, storage, a front of house area, a bio-box, an extensive gallery and exhibition space, and a 209 seat theatre and dance studio.
The new sports hall features internal courts, individual change rooms and toilets for staff and students, with associated lockers and equipment stores.
Bunbury-based architectural firm MCG Architects designed the new facilities.
As stated by Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery:
"I am excited for the students and staff at Pinjarra Senior High School who are one step closer to being able to enjoy these fantastic new facilities.
"The new building will provide a modern home base to support the arts and physical education learning areas."
As stated by Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke:
"I'm so proud to be able to deliver these upgrades for Pinjarra Senior High School.
"It has been several years in the making with the support of both the school community and the wider community to make this achievement happen.
"These new facilities will make the school a modern and exciting place to learn for students and I can't wait to see the project take shape."
