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Yass High School STEM Centre Project Update

Science STEM Building Design

Update

The NSW Government is investing $6.7 billion over

the next four years to deliver 190 new and upgraded

schools to support communities across NSW.

In addition, a record $1.3 billion is being spent on

school maintenance over five years. This is the largest

investment in public education infrastructure in the

history of NSW.

Yass High School

A project is underway to upgrade Yass High School.

The upgrade will deliver six new permanent teaching

and learning spaces devoted to STEM (science,

technology, engineering and mathematics), three

new seminar spaces, new covered outdoor areas,

new staff study facilities and new landscaping and

accessibility improvement works.

Progress summary

■ Temporary site access road has been completed

■ Civil works surrounding the main building have

been completed

■ Construction of the main building is underway

with the concrete perimeter walls and the ground

floor slab complete

■ Installation of pre-cast concrete panels

progressing well

Next Steps

■ Installation of the roof structure and sheeting

■ Start of internal works for classrooms and learning

spaces

Planning to improve Yass High School’s hall facilities

is also underway. More information will be shared as it

becomes available.

Summer school holiday works

Construction activities will continue until 21

December 2019 with a two week shut down over the

Christmas holidays. Construction is scheduled to recommence

on 6 January 2020.

We are here to make sure that work is completed

safely and efficiently and we will minimise impacts on

the community at every opportunity.

Keeping you updated

We will continue to work closely with the school

community and other stakeholders and share regular

updates as the project progresses. You can stay

updated via the project page on our website –

https://www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/

projects/y/yass-high-school.html

Yass High School

Project update December 2019

Artist impression of the Yass High School upgrade

For more information contact:

School Infrastructure NSW

Email: schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 1300 482 651

www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au

schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au

NSW Department of Education – School Infrastructure

Frequently asked questions

What works will be completed over the holidays?

The works include installation of the roof structure and

roof sheeting, and internal works for classrooms and

learning spaces.

What are the construction working hours?

Construction hours over the summer break will be as per

the standard hours:

■ Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm

■ Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Will construction take place over Christmas and

New Year?

Construction activities will continue until 20 December

2019 with a two week shut down over the Christmas

holidays. Construction is scheduled to re-commence on

6 January 2020.

What safety measures will be in place?

The health and safety of the community is our highest

priority. Temporary fencing has been erected around the

construction site to secure the area and prevent public

access.

What steps will be taken to control noise and dust

impacts?

Noise and dust control measures will be implemented in

accordance with planning approval requirements.

Hoarding and shade cloth have been erected to reduce

noise and dust impacts on the school and local residents.

The site will be regularly hosed down as required to

minimise dust pending water restrictions.

How will traffic be managed?

Traffic management will be in place where required for

the safety of students, staff, the local community and

workers.

Traffic controllers will be used where required to manage

entry and exit of vehicles to and from the construction

site. Vehicles will give way to pedestrians at all times.

Who can I contact if I have a concern about

construction work over the holidays?

If you have any queries or concerns about this project

you can contact School Infrastructure NSW during

business hours on 1300 482 651.

School Infrastructure NSW will be closed from Monday,

23 December to Friday, 3 January inclusive.

In an emergency, call triple zero (000).