Tuesday, 6 February 2024

Northern Bay College

Ella GEORGE (Lara) (19:14): (496) My adjournment matter is for the Deputy Premier and the Minister for Education, and the action that I seek from the Deputy Premier is to visit Northern Bay College’s Goldsworthy campus to tour the incredible $17.2 million performing arts centre and meet with staff and students to hear about their long-term vision for their school. Northern Bay College began as part of the Corio-Norlane education regeneration project many years ago. This project amalgamated nine local schools into one P–12 college across five campuses. The Goldsworthy campus is the senior years 9–12 campus and is the last of the five campuses to be redeveloped, and I am thrilled that the first major project at Goldsworthy campus is nearly complete. This development will deliver a world-class performing arts centre, a new school entrance and administration building and new classrooms – facilities that students, teachers and the entire Corio and Norlane community can be incredibly proud of.

A total of $17.2 million has been allocated for planning and capital works, and works are on track to be completed early this year. Northern Bay College is a wonderful local school doing so much for the Corio and Norlane community. That is why it is so great to see a huge upgrade right in the heart of Corio that students and staff will use and enjoy for years to come. This streetscape change and upgrade will give students a great place to learn, as well as demonstrate the importance of education to the local community, and this project is another example of the Allan Labor government’s commitment to giving every child the best start in life. I look forward to hosting the Deputy Premier at Northern Bay College Goldsworthy campus.