Colac West Primary School

Location
12 Ligar St Colac 3250

Upgrade and Modernisation

  • Start

    Q2 2023
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q3 2027

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We are constructing a new main building for the school to give students and staff better learning and work spaces.

The new building will feature:

  • contemporary classrooms
  • upgraded technology
  • a new cantee
  • a centrally located first aid room
  • temperature-controlled learning areas
  • hearing loop technology
  • improved disability access.

The new building will be on the eastern side of the school grounds, where the current shade sail and playground are. This will allow classes to continue as normal throughout the project.

Once construction works on the new building are complete, the original main wing will be demolished, and the area will be transformed into landscaped grounds that honour the school’s heritage through thoughtful design elements. The design will honour the history of the existing school, with brickwork and structural elements incorporated to reflect and pay respect to the original building.

Funding

In the 2023–24 State Budget the school shared in $24 million allocated for planning. The 2025–26 State Budget announced total project funding of $10.2 million. This includes earlier planning funding.

Funding type

  • Upgrade and Modernisation

Colac West Primary School – Upgrade and Modernisation – indicative site plan

Colac West Primary School – Upgrade and Modernisation – indicative site plan
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Minor Capital Works Fund

  • Start

    Q4 2020
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q1 2023

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We upgraded the staff and student bathrooms as well as staff facilities.

Funding

In the 2020 Minor Capital Works Fund, the school was allocated $468,125.

Funding type

  • Minor Capital Works Fund

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