Works starts at Woy Woy South
A special sod-turning ceremony was held at Woy Woy South Public School last month to mark the official start of a $3 million project that will see four new classrooms built at the school.
Federal Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal and Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews joined school principal Mr Terry Greedy and school captains Brittany Gow and Jack Steed at the ceremony.
"This ceremony marks the official start of a Primary Schools for the 21st Century project that saw $3 million awarded to Woy Woy South Public School to construct new classroom facilities," Ms Neal said.
Ms Neal said the $3 million allocated to Woy Woy South Public School would go towards the construction of four new classrooms and upgrading eight existing classrooms.
"The construction works at Woy Woy South Public School are being undertaken by Erina-based firm Stevens Construction, which means jobs for local people," Ms Neal said.
The project will employ up to 15 local tradespeople on site at any one time, according to Ms Neal.
Ms Andrews said she was delighted to see the teachers and students of Woy Woy South provided with a "modern learning environment".
"This is a historic opportunity for our local school communities," Ms Andrews said.
The construction of the four new classrooms is scheduled for completion by the mid this year.
The project also includes a special education unit.
Press release, 15 Dec 2009
Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson
Press release, 15 Dec 2009
Stephen Naylor, Wise McBaron Communication