Location
70 Breadalbane Av Mernda 3754
Projects
New School
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Start
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Planning
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Design
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Construction
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Finish
Q1 2017
The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.
About the project
Mernda Central P–12 College is a new school serving families in the suburb of Mernda. The school opened for students, Prep to Year 7 in Term 1, 2017. The Prep to 6 component of the school accommodates up to 400 students and the Year 7 to 12 component can accommodate up to 880 students.
The school facilities were designed with the local community in mind and include:
- an additional multi-purpose space that can be used by the school during school hours and by the YMCA out of school hours to provide a range of community services and programs;
- a performing arts theatre, music room and rehearsal space;
- an expanded gymnasium built to Netball Victoria standards;
- a learn to swim pool;
- a kitchen to allow for food technology and community cooking programs ;
- embedded environmental sustainability education via the CERES ResourceSmart Schools program initiative;
- conference and meeting rooms for local community use.
Funding
Delivered as part of the $291 million allocated in 2014–15 for the Public Private Partnership Project across regional and metropolitan Victoria.
Funding type
New School
Minor Capital Works Fund
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Start
Q4 2020
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Planning
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Design
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Construction
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Finish
Q2 2023
The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.
About the project
We helped build a bike shed.
Funding
In the 2020 Minor Capital Works Fund, the school was allocated $308,796.
Funding type
Minor Capital Works Fund
Reviewed 12 July 2023