The Australian Education Reporter
New school for Dutton Park
“The Dutton Park precinct was identified as the best area for a new school based on its proximity to the city, connections with existing transport infrastructure and our nearby tertiary education partner the University of Queensland.”
“The Dutton Park precinct was identified as the best area for a new school based on its proximity to the city, connections with existing transport infrastructure and our nearby tertiary education partner the University of Queensland.”
BRISBANE’S inner city precinct Dutton Park has been named the location of QLD’S new high-rise secondary school, which will be built to cushion the impact of rising student numbers.
QLD Education minister Grace Grace said after extensive community consultation, including almost 300 submissions, the Government settled on Dutton Park as the school’s location.
The site, 4km south of Brisbane CBD, is home to the Government’s $270 million Ecosciences Precinct; a collaborative environment for research staff from CSIRO and the University of Queensland.
It is also in close proximity to the University of Queensland campus.
Minister Grace said the location was “one of the most exciting urban renewal zones” and the school “will develop a reputation to rival the best schools in the country”.
“The Dutton Park precinct was identified as the best area for a new school based on its proximity to the city, connections with existing transport infrastructure and our nearby tertiary education partner the University of Queensland,” Ms Grace said.
“We know that Cross River Rail will generate significant social and urban renewal in the area and this precinct also offers opportunities for future growth and expansion.”
Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said the Department of Education will seek input from the local community to help inform concept designs for the school.
“I would encourage the community to get involved in the next stages of planning for this flagship project,” Ms Trad said.
“The main question local residents raised during consultation related to the catchment for the new school and how it would affect the existing BSHS catchment.
“So, the next thing we’re doing is finalising catchment options and enrolment processes for the new school to then put out for consultation.”
The school is scheduled to open in 2021.