The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering on its commitment to redevelop the North West Support School (NWSS).
Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said following community consultation, the preferred site for the new NWSS Devonport campus has been selected as 3-9 Mersey Main Road, Spreyton.
“Our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future includes a new Devonport campus on a new site and upgrades to the Burnie campus, including a new hydrotherapy pool,” Minister Palmer said.
“The Tasmanian Government is committed to ongoing consultation to ensure the works at NWSS are informed by input from the school, families and broader community.”
The 2024-25 Budget included an additional $40 million over four years to build the new NWSS in Devonport and upgrade the Burnie campus, with the total funding for the two NWSS projects now $65 million.
In June this year, feedback was sought on two site options for the redevelopment of the school’s Devonport campus with more than 300 submissions received.
Locating the NWSS next to Spreyton Primary School is aligned with the recommendations of the Commonwealth Disability Royal Commission for greater inclusion and provides a unique opportunity to build strong and mutually beneficial connections between the two schools for students and staff.
The Tasmanian Government will work closely with the Devonport City Council to progress the project.
Master planning and design processes will now be undertaken in close consultation with the NWSS and Spreyton Primary School, with a view to being ready to commence construction as soon as the site is secured.
The tender for the architectural consultants for the redevelopment of the Devonport campus will be released as soon as possible.
