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Major capital projects

Major capital projects completed during 2005-06

Project Type Total cost $'000
Bagdad Primary Redevelopment of a multipurpose room incorporating student amenities to facilitate community use and recreational access.
Upgrade of outdated general learning areas		 752
Bowen Road Primary Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas 853
Burnie High Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas 1,955
Dover District High Provision of a new gymnasium under the Community Health and Well Being program 300
East Launceston Primary Redevelopment of general learning areas 2,150
Huon LINC Alterations and additions to existing Huonville Magistrate’s Court to consist of facilities for the occupation of the Huonville Public Library, Online Access Centre, VET, Community Training Groups, Centrelink, Service Tasmania and the Huon Valley Business Centre 2,500
Illawarra Primary Redevelopment of a multipurpose room to facilitate community use and recreational access. Upgrade of outdated general learning areas 1,504
Lilydale District High Provision of a new gymnasium under the Community Health and Well Being program 600
Moonah Primary Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas, administration and library 1,353
New Norfolk High Redevelopment of MDT, general learning areas and demolition of metalwork building 655
New Town High Provision of a new gymnasium, canteen and redevelopment of related arts centre 4,427
Ogilvie High Redevelopment of general learning areas, gymnasium and construction of a new performing arts area 3,220
Playground Blitz Grants were provided to undertake 163 projects in government schools, 65 projects in non-government schools and 103 projects in child care organisations through the Community Health and Well Being - External Recreation Facilities Grants Program 5,000
Punchbowl Primary Development of a multipurpose room to facilitate community use and recreational access. Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas, including replacement of the kindergarten 1,478
Risdon Vale Primary Redevelopment of a multipurpose room to facilitate community use and recreational access. Upgrade of outdated general learning areas 452
Rosetta High Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas, canteen and specialist learning areas 1,663
Smithton High Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas, home economics area and library 1,993
Tasman District High Provision of a new gymnasium facility under the Community Health and Well Being program 500
Triabunna District High Provision of a new gymnasium facility under the Community Health and Well Being program 550
Warrane Primary Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas and student amenities 794
Woodbridge District High Redevelopment of a multipurpose room to facilitate community use and recreational access. Upgrade of outdated general learning areas 1,250
Yolla District High Provision of a new gymnasium under the Community Health and Well Being program 700
Total 34,649

Ongoing major capital projects

Facility Project Estimated total cost $’000 Estimated cost to complete $’000 Estimated completion year
Bridgewater High Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas 1,557 477 2006
Campbell Town District High Redevelopment of specialist teaching areas 726 240 2006
Forth Primary Construction of a new multipurpose room and replacement of two relocatable buildings with two new permanent general learning areas 636 376 2007
Goodwood Primary Redevelopment of general leaning areas, library, student and staff facilities 2,500 1,500 2006
Illawarra Primary Redevelopment to replace outdated transportable structures with the new permanent buildings 1,831 300 2006
Launceston Northern Suburbs Provision of contemporary primary school facilities in Launceston’s northern suburbs 6,064 5,873 2008
Montagu Bay Primary Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas for early learning 707 297 2006
North West Support School and Inclusive Education Training Family Establishment of a contemporary learning centre for students with disabilities and inclusive education training facilities 1,500 949 2007
Riverside High Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas and performing arts 2,595 1,395 2007
Rokeby High Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas and performing arts 1,041 730 2007
Scottsdale High Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas and structural upgrades 1,638 774 2006
Sorell School Redevelopment of an outdated general learning area for primary students 1,200 600 2007
Southern Branch Support School and Inclusive Training Facility Establishment of a contemporary learning centre for students with disabilities and inclusive education training facilities 3,108 2,808 2007
Yolla District High Redevelopment of outdated general learning areas in the early childhood block 1,090 410 2006
Total 26,193 16,729