Concept plans released for new Westbury Education and Care Facility

Families in Westbury and surrounding communities are invited to have their say on the concept plans for a new Education and Care Facility at Westbury Primary School.

The new $5 million early education and care facility will provide 36 additional places and will be co-located at Westbury Primary School to support growing demand in the region.

The project is funded from the Australian Government's $1 billion Building Early Education Fund, which provides capital funding to build or expand early learning services in areas of greatest need, including regional communities such as Westbury.

The new facility will support workforce participation, strengthen regional communities and help more children get a great start in life.

The tender for the building contractor is expected to be released in late 2026, with construction anticipated to begin in mid-2027.

The facility is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028.

Consultation is open until 23 October 2026. Feedback can be provided by emailing the project team at getinvolved@decyp.tas.gov.au

Architects have also been appointed for other Building Early Education Fund projects at Bothwell, Bruny Island and Rosetta.

Concept plans are available here.

Quotes attributable to Australian Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth, Senator Dr Jess Walsh:

“The Building Early Education Fund will help deliver more quality early education places for families in communities that need them most.

“I encourage families in Westbury and the surrounding communities to have their say on the concept plans.

“These projects in Tasmania mean more families can access early learning close to home and more children start school ready to go and ready to learn.”

Quotes attributable to Tasmania Minister for Education, Jo Palmer:

“We know that high-quality early learning gives children the best possible start in life.

“Right across Tasmania, we are delivering more early learning for children and families, particularly in regional communities where demand is growing.

“We are building an even better early years system, with this new facility at Westbury Primary School to provide more families with access to quality education and care closer to home.

“We look forward to hearing from families and the local community as the concept plans are developed.”