Majura Primary School expansion and modernisation project
Project update: 12 September 2024
The Education Directorate has appreciated the opportunity to meet with and receive feedback from school staff, P&C Committee and Board members recently about the modernisation and expansion of Majura Primary School.
The Education Directorate is committed to working with the school and school community about what they see as the important educational elements for Majura Primary School in the future.
Further engagement is planned to occur in term 4 2024 to capture these aspirations and develop an indicative school plan. The Education Directorate will lead this work with the school and school community. More information will be provided soon.
As the ACT Government Caretaker period commences on 13 September 2024, this engagement can occur in term 4, once the Caretaker period ends.
In the meantime, procurement activity for the modernisation and expansion of the school will remain on hold.
The Education Directorate is committed to ensuring closer engagement with the school community going forward, to achieve a modernisation and expansion that meets the needs of Majura Primary School and provides enhanced public education facilities that meet the needs of learners, the school, the workforce and the community.
If you have any questions please get in contact at: act.education@act.gov.au
Work is progressing on the expansion and modernisation of Majura Primary School. The project is currently in the design phase.
Planning for the design has included scoping infrastructure that is safe and accessible for all students and will improve the provision of inclusive education programs. Considerations have been made around flexible classroom spaces, small group learning areas and quiet rooms.
The design has considered the most functional shape and form of buildings that meet the Education Directorate’s operational and functional requirements.
The architects, Education Directorate and Major Projects Canberra are currently reviewing the project’s preferred design option.
There are two major build components within the design. These are:
- A new double story learning community
- A new hall/gym.
We are pleased to announce that the Education Directorate has engaged GHD as the lead architect and consultant team for the Majura Primary School expansion. GHD will manage the engineering, master-planning and design of this important expansion project.
GHD have been provided with introductory site information, commenced site investigations, and have commenced workshops with Majura Primary School representatives.
The project
The ACT Government is committed to providing every family with access to a great local public school.
Enrolment forecasting indicates enrolment growth in the inner north region – in particular on the eastern side of Northbourne Avene – is expected to continue and therefore investment in additional permanent primary school capacity is required.
As a result, Majura Primary School will be expanded and modernised, following the $39.3 million investment in the 2022-23 ACT Budget.
This investment will deliver a larger and modernised school for our students and staff, by increasing the school capacity by up to 300 places. Works will include building new school facilities and upgrading existing identified school facilities.
The Education Directorate is currently undertaking master-planning and detailed design for the modernisation and permanent expansion of the school.
We will continue to provide updates on the Majura Primary School expansion and modernisation project here on this webpage when they become available.
If you have additional questions, please contact ACT.Education@act.gov.au
Frequently asked questions
A modernisation can be a significant upgrade, expansion to a school or a complete replacement of an existing school that supports contemporary learning through modernised infrastructure.
The full scope of works will be developed through the design and planning phase against the provided budget. The design of the school modernisation will be guided by the Education Directorate’s comprehensive specifications, engagement with the school and advice from expert consultants and pedagogy advisors. This includes consideration of teaching and learning outcomes, student and staff wellbeing, responsive and flexible design, cultural integrity and connection to Ngunnawal country, and sustainability.
The project team (ACT Education Directorate, Major Projects Canberra, and consultants) will engage with the Majura Primary School community throughout the project, including regular communication through newsletters, the website and FAQ updates.
You are encouraged to speak to the school leadership team at any time. The project team will be working closely with Principal Liz Bobos throughout this process. Alternatively, you can email ACT.Education@act.gov.au.