- New $11 million learning and administration centre officially opened
- Delivers on a 2020 election commitment
- Changes include conversion of old dental building into modern education facilities
- Nine new classrooms, flexible learning spaces and a STEAM ‘Curiosity Centre’
An old dental clinic in Yeronga has been transformed into a state-of-the-art administration and learning centre for Yeronga State School thanks to an $11 million Palaszczuk Government investment delivering on a 2020 election commitment.
The school community was joined by local member for Miller Mark Bailey and Education Minister Grace Grace for the official opening of the new centre, which was designed to cater for enrolment growth.
The refurbishment has delivered nine new classrooms for Year 2 and 3 students and two flexible learning spaces.
Adding to the transformation is a new ‘Curiosity Centre’ STEAM learning space – a creative space that will enhance the school’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics curriculum.
The project has also added a new administration area, seminar spaces for professional development, and new amenities, as well as a lift for accessibility.
Delivered by Kane Constructions, 30 jobs were supported across the life of the project, with 17 apprentices and two trainees learning their trade on site.
The delivery of this project for Yeronga State School is a demonstration of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to make sure all Queensland students have access to a world-class education in state-of-the-art facilities.
The Palaszczuk Government has invested almost $2 billion in education infrastructure in the most recent budget alone, supporting almost 4,200 good, secure jobs for Queenslanders.
Quotes attributable to Member for Miller Mark Bailey
“The Palaszczuk Government has delivered for Yeronga State School and the wider community with this magnificent new facility.
“It is designed with the growing Miller community in mind, adding capacity for more than 200 extra students to attend their great local state school.”
Quotes attributable to Education Minister Grace Grace
“The new facilities are located at the heart of the school campus, creating a central hub for both staff and students.”
“This innovative project has made sure we are making the most of existing infrastructure by giving an old dental facility new life as a new learning and administration centre for Yeronga State School.
“This project is a major investment in the school and the community of Yeronga and is an example of the Palaszczuk Government’s focus on creating good jobs and better services to enhance our great Queensland lifestyle.”
Quotes attributable to Yeronga State School Principal Eunice Webb
“The school community is delighted with the new facilities, which have been in use since Term 3, 2022.”
“It really is wonderful to have all of our administration functions relocated to the centre of the school. The project has given the school community a real boost.”
