New school for Wallan East around the corner

A new primary school is on the way for Wallan East, expected to be completed for term one, 2026, providing places for up to 525 students.

It is one of five schools across Victoria funded through a $280.1 million State Government investment.

Given an interim name of Wallan East Primary School, the school will cater for the growing population of Wallan East and be located at 268 Wallara Waters Boulevard.

Member for Yan Yean Lauren Kathage said the government was focused on delivering for families and residents in Wallan.

“This new school will provide world class facilities for 525 local students and will mean less travel time for young families and busy parents,” she said.

“We have also invested in Wandong Primary School where planning has begun, and architects have been appointed to upgrade and modernise their facilities, and at Wallan Primary School, we have funded a competition grade gym and learning spaces, which are currently being constructed.”

The 2021-22 State Budget provided $276.4 million to acquire land for 14 future schools, including Wallan East Primary School at the southern end of the Wallara Waters development.

Tenders to build the new schools are currently open and construction is expected to begin from the middle of this year.

Minister for Education Ben Carroll said it was important to provide families with options close to home.

“We’re proud to be giving students and their hard-working families in growing communities across our state the world-class schools they deserve, close to home,” he said.

“These new schools will give children and teachers the modern facilities to set them up for success – and give families of children with additional needs a choice about their education.”

Once completed, Wallan East Primary School will join other primary schools in Wallan, Beveridge, Upper Plenty and Wandong as options for families in the area.

Details on how to enrol and enrolment boundaries will be published in the year before the school opens.

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