- Construction underway for second stage of Aspiri Primary School
- $17 million school to accommodate students from kindergarten to Year 6 in 2019
- State Budget includes a total of $468.7 million to build and improve WA public schools
Construction on the second stage of Aspiri Primary School in the fast-growing suburb of Piara Waters is well underway, as part of the McGowan Labor Government's $468.7 million investment in schools across Western Australia.
The school opened this year for pre-primary and kindergarten students, and will next year open for students in Years 1 to 6.
Students at the $17 million primary school will learn in new and modern facilities which will include an administration area, library resource centre, conference room, canteen, music room, assembly area, art room, hard courts, an oval, and parking for staff and parents.
The school will accommodate 540 students and will help relieve enrolment pressure from nearby Harrisdale Primary School and Piara Waters Primary School.
The building company undertaking the works is PACT Construction and the architect is Oldfield Knott Architects.
A further $153.6 million has been allocated over the period of 2018-19 to 2021-22 to build new primary schools. Construction will also continue at three other new primary schools in the booming outer suburbs - Aveley North Primary School, Oakwood Primary School and Southern Grove Primary School.
As part of the State Budget, construction of new primary schools, at a total cost of $74.5 million, will begin at:
- Baldivis North ($16.3 million);
- Banksia Grove East ($18.8 million) with early childhood facilities ($3.2 million);
- Byford South East ($18.9 million); and
- Caversham South ($17.3 million).
Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:
"My government is committed to investing in schools across Western Australia to ensure all students - regardless of where they live - get a high-quality education.
"We are investing $468.7 million to build and improve WA public schools, and help support jobs for Western Australians.
"With record numbers of students attending schools across the State, it's important that we keep up with student growth and continue to provide world-class facilities across the growing suburbs of Perth."
Comments attributed to Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery:
"Aspiri Primary School is an exciting new opportunity for children in the area to receive a high-quality education.
"Principal Noel Morgan and his staff opened the school this year with 141 students in pre-primary and kindergarten, and next year will welcome students up to Year 6 who will be provided with the best possible opportunities."
Comments attributed to Jandakot MLA Yaz Mubarakai:
"I welcome the $17 million commitment to my electorate, which will service fast-growing areas like Piara Waters and surrounding suburbs.
"Families with young children in Piara Waters and nearby communities will now be part of a brand new school where children can start their primary education in a world-class learning environment."
Premier's office - 6552 5000
Education and Training Minister's office - 6552 5700
