1 September 2022

Roger Jaensch, Minister for Education, Children and Youth

$8.25m redevelopment at Southern Support School completed

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is providing learners with inclusive and accessible facilities to support their education and development.

The $8.25 million redevelopment of the Southern Support School is one of the 38 education capital projects and programs our Government is delivering statewide.

The redevelopment addresses continued growth in enrolments and includes additional flexible learning spaces, amenities suitable for people with disabilities, breakout space, staff facilities, and a redeveloped childcare centre.

The project included two stages of development:

• Stage one (completed in August 2021): Construction of a new education and care centre building to allow re-purposing of the existing facility by the school; and
• Stage two: Major redevelopment of the old childcare centre to provide three additional flexible learning spaces, including amenities, support areas and facilities for staff.

These new spaces will greatly support the education and wellbeing of students, as well as staff and visiting support personnel who do such a fantastic job.

I would like to thank Architect M2A and VOS Construction and Joinery for their involvement in this significant project. 

The project is part of our Government’s record investment in new education infrastructure, and our strong commitment to delivering modern, up-to-date facilities for our learners.

A $10.2 million upgrade of Northern Support School was completed in 2018 and as part of our 2021 election commitments, we have also committed to a $15.5 million redevelopment of the North West Support School.

Our Government is delivering for all Tasmanians.

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