A new campus four metres above ground is likely to replace the flood-damanged South Lismore Public School, with designs to be shared with the wider community this week.
The new height is 500 millimetres above the 2022 flood level, with the building to be supported by engineered flood resilient structures including lifts, ramps, and stairs.
An undercover walkway is to add to what are promised to be extensive undercover outdoor teaching and play areas.
Thirteen new classrooms, a library, multi-purpose hall, games court, and replacement of the Ngulliboo Jarjums Preschool also reportedly feature in designs.
The primary school and preschool are to share an entrance but to have separate play areas and toilets.
Community info session this Wednesday
The state’s education department is responsible for the plans, which include carrying out a Social Impact Assessment, with the state’s planning department having approval authority.
The government says funding comes from $1.4 billion allocated towards new and upgraded schools for regional communities.
Lismore South Public School Principal Larissa Polak said via media release last week students and staff were eagerly anticipating the new school, with Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin on site on Friday to join student leaders in previewing designs.
Students and community members are invited to view the masterplan and concept designs at a community information session next week.
The session is to be held from 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm, Wednesday, 7 August at Lismore South Public School COLA, Wilson Street, South Lismore.
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