Crothers Construction and Badge Constructions have begun work on two separate school upgrades, worth a respective $10 million and $9 million.
Crothers Construction and Badge Constructions have begun work on two separate school upgrades, worth a respective $10 million and $9 million.
Starting work today, Crothers Construction has begun work on upgrades at independent, Forrestfield-based Darling Range Sports College, with a projected completion date of January 2021.
Crothers, which ranks 20th on the BNiQ list of construction companies with $80 million in ongoing projects, has secured multiple contracts for school redevelopments, including for Grandis Primary School in January and Broome Senior High School in August.
Upgrades at Darling Range Sports College are set to include new food technology classes with accompanying restaurant facilities as well as improvements to existing science laboratories.
Appearing at a sod turning for the works this morning, Premier Mark McGowan said the facilities would aid students in pursuing either further studies at university or entering directly into the workforce.
“With a well-established and successful sports program already in place, students will benefit from the latest facilities to pursue their studies in science, technology and vocational courses,” he said.
“I'm pleased the construction contract has been awarded to a local WA company, supporting local jobs.”
Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery said the upgraded science laboratories would help provide students with the skills required for modern workplaces.
"I'm pleased we are delivering state-of-the-art facilities that will enhance the learning experience for more than 900 students at the Darling Range Sports College,” she said.
In addition to those works, Newman College is this week set to commence work on the development of its new learning hub, with Badge Constructions awarded a $9 million contract for its development.
Principal John Finneran said the new hub, which is set to be completed in January 2021, would provide flexible learning spaces, break-out areas, presentation zones and library resources to students.
“The new learning hub will encourage agility, movement and flexible learning environments to support a range of formal and informal learning activities, and provide opportunities for connections between the year groups, staff and the broader community,” he said.
