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NSW Department of Education – School Infrastructure
A new primary school
in Epping
Information pack | May 2021
Artist impression of a new primary school in Epping
The NSW Government is investing $7 billion over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver
more than 200 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest
investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
The NSW Department of Education is committed to delivering new and upgraded schools for communities
across NSW. The delivery of these important projects is essential to the future learning needs of our
students and supports growth in the local economy.
We are in the process of designing a new primary school in Epping. The new primary school will deliver:
Homebases suitable for New staff and
a school population of administration
approximately 600 students areas
Hall and Covered outdoor
canteen Library learning area (COLA)
Special Play space in various A staff car
education unit locations park
schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au
Progress summary
■ Library
■ Covered outdoor learning area (COLA)
■ Special education unit
We are delivering a new school in Epping at the former ■ Special programs area
TAFE site at Chelmsford Avenue to meet current ■ Play space in various locations
population needs and future enrolment growth.
■ Accessible paths linking the school facilities
The project has received approval to proceed and ■ A staff car park
the master planning and concept design phases
are now complete. An Early Contractor Involvement What is a State Significant Development
(ECI) contract has been awarded to Hansen Yuncken
Application?
to develop the design for the State Significant
Development (SSD) application. Throughout the State Significant Development (SSD) applications are
project design phases, feedback has been sought from used for projects that have special significance to the
representatives from the new school and incorporated, people and State of NSW. The Department of Planning,
where appropriate, into the design. Industry and Environment (DPIE) is responsible for the
planning approval process for SSD applications, rather
Site investigations have been completed to inform than a local council. The SSD application for the new
the development of the schematic design. The project primary school in Epping has now been lodged and is
team are working closely with the representatives from available for comment. Follow the 'Make a Submission'
the new school, community members and the City of link at: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/
Parramatta Council to discuss development impacts project/39531.
and proposed mitigation measures, especially with
regards to traffic. How have the school community been involved in
the project so far?
The Secretary’s Environmental Assessment
Requirement (SEARs) has been received. A Project Reference Group (PRG) has been operating
since the project’s early planning phase; a project
governance group made up of the project team,
Next steps
teachers representing the new school (including a
Principal) and a member representing the community.
The PRG provides key information from an operational,
educational, change and logistics perspective into the
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS) has been planning through the design phase of the project.
prepared and the State Significant Development
Application (SSDA) has been lodged. What is the approach being used to build the
school?
You can find detailed information about the SSD
application by going to the DPIE's website: www. For this project, we will be combining the manufacture
planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/project/39531. of building components, such as wall systems
Make a formal submission by following the 'Make a and facades, in a safe, clean and efficient factory
Submission' link at: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ environment off-site with onsite assembly. The parts
major-projects/project/39531. All feedback on the SSD will be transported to the school site on trucks and then
should be directed to DPIE via this link. assembled into place. This approach has the potential
to deliver significant safety and sustainability outcomes
and drive productivity and quality efficiencies that can
benefit Government, industry and communities.
Frequently asked What are the benefits of using this approach?
questions 1. Time savings
This approach can reduce on-site construction
What does the project involve? assembly time by up to 30 per cent which benefits
everyone; industry, community and existing school
As part of the project, we are constructing a brand new operations.
school in Epping. This new school will include:
2. Minimises impact on local residents
■ Homebases (classrooms) suitable for a school
population of 600 students When compared to traditional construction methods,
this approach creates less noise, less traffic, less
■ Administration and staff areas
pollution and less dust which results in less impact to
■ Hall and canteen the local residents.3. Improved health, safety and productivity and facilities. We will be targeting 4 Star Green Star
accreditation for this project which is a Green Building
This approach uses off-site manufacturing to deliver Council of Australia certification that rates how
building components and modules to site. This sustainable a facility is.
means safer workplaces for manufacturing and onsite
construction teams. Will there be a new catchment boundary for
4. Upskill the workforce community members in Epping?
The catchment boundary will be defined in close
Demand for new jobs in manufacturing including
consultation with the educational leadership team and
production line management, technical skills training,
will be communicated once this has been finalised.
logistics management, digital systems and quality
assurance are created. When will construction start?
5. Improved sustainability Pending approval of the SSD application, construction
is anticipated to start in late 2021. Construction will be
As a consequence of manufacturing precision being undertaken in stages. Stage 1 works will provide a total
applied to construction, this approach can reduce of 25 homebases (classrooms).
carbon emissions, water and material waste by more
than 30%. How will the community be kept safe during
6. Opportunity to reduce cost construction?
The safety of the school and the local community is our
Over time, as the industry becomes more familiar with
highest priority. Throughout the entire construction
using modern methods of construction, school designs
period rigorous safety and security measures will be
will reduce project costs and improve quality.
put in place. There will be regular consultation with the
school to discuss construction progress.
How will the project be sustainable?
We acknowledge the important part that sustainability
has in the construction and lifecycle of new schools
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Main entry Staff parking
Pedestrian entry Kiss & drop
Vehicle entry Bike parking
Proposed site plan of a new primary school in EppingNSW Department of Education – School Infrastructure
Artist impression of a new primary school in Epping
How do I get involved? Stay informed
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school communities and other stakeholders to Website
deliver the best possible learning facilities for Stay up to date by visiting the
students. School Infrastructure NSW website
schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au
Your feedback on this project is important to us. For
more information, questions or to make a comment
Email
please email us at
schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au or phone Contact the Community Engagement
1300 482 651. team by emailing
schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
Contact us between 9:00am and 5:00pm,
Monday to Friday on 1300 482 651
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