Another 39 schools are receiving integrated air systems as part of the NSW Government’s $500 million Cooler Classrooms Program, taking the total to almost 1,000 schools across NSW.
Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said she was thrilled the program was continuing to improve the learning environments for schools across the state, including Kempsey West Public School.
“To date, the Cooler Classrooms Program has delivered systems to more than 5,550 classrooms and 380 libraries across the state with 996 schools now approved for delivery,” Ms Mitchell said.
“The rollout is ahead of schedule and excitingly we are now in a position to add more schools to the program.”
Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said she was thrilled to be with the Minister to announce that Kempsey West Public School will benefit from the program.
“I am proud of the NSW Government’s investment in our local schools with this program making classroom environments more comfortable for students and teachers,” Ms Pavey said.
Announced in 2018, the Cooler Classrooms Program is a five-year, $500 million commitment to deliver heating, cooling and fresh air ventilation in NSW public schools prioritising schools in the hottest parts of the state.
The program improves the air quality of indoor spaces and libraries with ‘smart systems’ that offer heating, cooling and the provision of outside fresh air to ensure adequate ventilation is achieved at all times. The units will automatically shut-down after hours and the energy they use will be offset by solar technology at more than 700 schools.
These systems are also installed in all new and upgraded school facilities delivered as part of the major capital works program.
The NSW Government is investing $7.9 billion over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver 215 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
The following 39 schools have been added to the Cooler Classrooms Program:
1. Corndale Public School
2. Lurnea High School
3. Middleton Grange Public School
4. Robert Townson High School
5. Taree High School
6. Bletchington Public School
7. Macarthur Girls High School
8. Liverpool Boys High School
9. Kingscliff High School
10. Hurlstone Agricultural High School
11. Frank Partridge VC Public School
12. Winmalee High School
13. Ashcroft High School
14. Cabramatta High School
15. Tweed River High School
16. Fairfield High School
17. Chatham Public School
18. Bert Oldfield Public School
19. Chullora Public School
20. Canley Vale High School
21. Goulburn South Public School
22. Dunoon Public School
23. Cundletown Public School
24. Canterbury Public School
25. Old Bar Public School
26. Hazelbrook Public School
27. Eungai Public School
28. Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
29. Wingham Public School
30. Baulkham Hills North Public School
31. Miller Public School
32. Ballina Coast High School
33. Kempsey West Public School
34. Goolmangar Public School
35. Hallidays Point Public School
36. Guildford West Public School
37. Waratah Public School
38. Castle Hill High School
39. Clergate Public School