WORKS to begin the demolition process of Willyama High School will commence this week, with removal expected to be completed by October.
The school requires a full rebuild after a severe mould outbreak was discovered last year, and students have been relocated to the Broken Hill High School campus in the meantime.
Before demolition can begin, disconnection of water and electrical services and the removal of hazardous materials must be carried out.
While demolition works are carried out, work on finalising the new school rebuild design is being undertaken, with feedback from more than 100 face-to-face community information sessions guiding the rebuild process.
Provisions include the installation of air conditioning in all buildings, and extra staff spaces are being considered.
The new school will cater for 730 students, which includes 30 general and specialist classrooms (including four science classrooms), four support classrooms, two modern science labs, learning commons, multipurpose spaces, and a new hall and library.
Minister for Education and Early Learning, Prue Car, said she guarantees the new school will serve the community into the future.
“As Broken Hill farewells the old Willyama High School, I give them my word that we will rebuild a fantastic and modern school that this community will value for generations to come,” she said.
“We deeply appreciate the patience, resilience, and understanding shown by students, families, and staff through what has been a challenging time.”
