By Ewen McRae
The new Eynesbury Station Primary School has a home, after the state government purchased land recently.
The school will be built on Eynesbury Road over the next year, ahead of a projected opening at the start of 2021. Construction is set to begin immediately.
Once complete, the school will cater for 475 students and will feature two learning neighbourhoods with flexible spaces including studio and collaborative learning spaces and amphitheatres.
The performing arts and physical education building will feature a competition grade indoor court and an interior space for sports, performances and events. The administration building, located at the school’s entry, will also include library resources.
The new school will also include active play areas, two multipurpose hard courts, outdoor learning courtyards and plenty of green open space for sports and free play.
Education minister James Merlino said the school was an important addition to the community, and would help grow the region.
“The local community will begin to see their new school constructed,” Mr Merlino said.
“This will also help to support local jobs and ensuring every child has access to an excellent education at their local school.”
In addition to the school, an early learning centre will be co-located on the primary school site.
Funded by Melton City Council, the centre will feature a two room kindergarten, maternal and child health facilities, consulting rooms and parent rooms, together with outdoor areas for children’s play.
Local member Steve McGhie said it was exciting for the community to see the progress being made at the school.
“This is an important milestone for the school and the whole community,” Mr McGhie said.
“This world-class school will be ready in 2021 to meet growth in the local area.”
