BY IAN CROUCH AND OLIVIA DILLON
The Newcastle Education Campus has taken a major step towards becoming a reality, with concept designs and architectural renders released by the state government.
The campus will be located on the main Newcastle High School site and will include 37 permanent learning spaces; 5 new support learning spaces; a new library, multi-purpose facility(hall), canteen and science labs.
The project was first announced four years ago.
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp says while the plans are impressive, it's not what the city was promised.
"Before the 2019 election, this government promised us the world with a Newcastle Education Precinct, which was a new primary school, high school and community-use facilities," he said.
"Now what we're getting is a Newcastle Education Campus, no primary school, and no clear view on how the wider community will be included."
Feedback from teachers has helped guide the design.
The community will be able to provide feedback on the plan once a development application is lodged later this year.
Mr Crakanthorp says he's looking forward to the next stage of the project.
"We haven't seen a brick laid or a sod turned yet.," he said. "It's lovely to see some pretty pictures but we're yet to see something actually happen here on campus."
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| Artist's impression of the Newcastle Education Campus. |
