Plans to build a new high school in Medowie have reached a “massive milestone”, according to Port Stephens MP Kate Washington.
Her excitement follows the release of the project’s Review of Environmental Factors (REF), which is now open for public exhibition until 30 March.
Residents have an opportunity to review the proposal and provide feedback, via the NSW Planning Portal.
The NSW Department of Education acquired 6.6 hectares of land at 6 Abundance Road last year, marking a significant step towards delivering the inaugural public high school for the local community.
Scheduled to open Day 1 Term 1 2027, it’ll include modern classrooms, library, school hall, outdoor play and sports areas, and administration facilities.
“This is huge for the area,” Ms Washington said.
“Our community has been crying out for a local public high school for years and the Minns government is delivering it.
“I encourage people to be involved in this consultation period.
“This is a school for Medowie’s future… and local voices matter.
“I know the community is eager to see it take shape.”
The venture will provide essential education infrastructure and accommodate an anticipated increase in enrolments in the area, driven by an expected population increase under the Medowie Planning Strategy 2016.
Labor has also committed $1.4 billion to upgrade and rebuild schools across regional NSW, including several major projects in the Hunter.
It includes a new public school and high school in Huntlee, as well as enhancements at Newcastle High, Gillieston Public, Hunter River High and Irrawang High.
“The NSW Government is delivering on its promise to provide world-class education facilities for growing communities like Medowie… and I’m pleased to see this important project moving forward,” NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said.
“I am proud Labor’s looking after the families of Medowie, too, who were told by the Liberal and Nationals that a quality, public school was not needed for their community.
“With Medowie’s population expected to grow significantly, this project is a critical step in ensuring every child has access to a quality public education close to home.”
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