The names of two new Melton schools have been unveiled, with both schools set to open for term one next year.
Announced by Melton MP Steve McGhie on Friday, July 18, Kolorer College will be the official name in place of the interim name Cobblebank Secondary School and Murrum Primary School will replace the interim name of Toolern Waters Primary School.
According to the state, these names were chosen following feedback and consultation with Traditional Owner groups, with Kolorer – pronounced koo-lorr – meaning lava flow and Murrum – pronounced moor-room – meaning joeys.
Kolorer College will be located at 180 Alfred Road in Cobblebank and will be able to enrol 865 students – including 65 students with disabilities – when it is complete.
Once open, It will include a double-storey building with administration spaces and a library; a ‘learning neighbourhood’; a three-storey building with specialist learning areas for technology, science and the arts; two outdoor hardcourts; a bus loop; and staff parking.
By term two, the state expects to also complete a community hub with an indoor multi-use court, toilets and change room, a fitness room, specialist learning areas for music and drama, specialist learning areas for food technology, a canteen, and a sports field.
Murrum Primary School will be located at 90 Elpis Road in Weir Views, and once open for term one, will include three ‘learning neighbourhoods;’ an administration and library building; outdoor hard courts; a community hub with indoor multi-use court, canteen and arts and music spaces; a sports field; and a car park.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said that he is looking forward to the schools opening next year.
“I can’t wait for Murrum Primary School and Kolorer College to open their doors next year, and give our community the modern learning facilities it deserves,” Mr McGhie said.
