All Territory students deserve access to quality education infrastructure.
Katherine High School students are set to benefit from a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Centre, with the construction tender awarded today.
M+J Builders has won the $15.4 million contract to build the state-of-the-art educational facility at Katherine High School.
The high-tech precinct will be the fifth STEAM Facility the Territory Labor Government has built since 2016.
The works will see a mix of upgrades to existing facilities and the construction of new areas to provide contemporary and high quality educational infrastructure that meets the needs of students, teachers and the school community.
Works will include new modern and purpose-built classrooms and new art and music studios with a tiered performance space, so students can maximise their STEAM learning experience.
This significant investment will provide students in the Katherine region with a world-class learning facility and is a fantastic opportunity to support jobs and local contractors during the construction process.
As the only Northern Territory Government secondary school in Katherine, the high school plays a key role in servicing the whole Big Rivers region.
Construction is expected to commence in quarter one of 2024.
Quotes attributed to Chief Minister Eva Lawler:
“Every child, no matter where they live, deserves the best quality education. This is what you get under a Territory Labor Government.
“We are investing in our Territory students – out future workforce, with the skills for the jobs of the future.
“STEAM Centres are popular amongst students as they provide innovative education opportunities with a focus on employment skills. This is our fifth STEAM centre delivered since 2016.
“This centre will go a long way in delivering engaging education for secondary students in the Big Rivers Region and we know it will be welcomed by students and educators.”
Quotes attributed to the Minister for Education, Mark Monaghan:
“This is what the Territory Labor Government does; we invest in quality education infrastructure projects that benefit our children.
“Upgrading learning environments will additionally further support the school to attract and retain quality educators, while entice students to attend school more often.
“We want our children to dream big, and know that they can strive for those jobs of the future – and we’re going to help get them there.”
Quotes attributed to Katherine High School Principal, Nick Lovering:
“The Katherine High School community welcomes this announcement and is excited by the prospect of beginning the build. We are committed to making Katherine High the eminent school in the Big Rivers Region and the addition of world class facilities ensures that every student will have every opportunity to exceed their potential.
“Our students and staff are uniquely placed to ensure that when the STEAM centre is completed, Katherine High School will be the prominent education facility in the region that will prepare learners for a diverse range of industries and the jobs of tomorrow.”
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