Concept designs for The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus available here.
THE Northern Rivers community has been given a first look at their new school design, with concept designs for Richmond River High Campus’ school rebuild being revealed at a community information session on Thursday.
The multimillion dollar rebuild project will replace the school facilities damaged in the devastating 2022 Northern Rivers floods.
The campus will include new classrooms, purpose-built support classrooms, and specialist learning spaces, as well as a new library, a multipurpose hall, new performance spaces, agricultural, metal and construction technology spaces, food technology facilities, and sports fields.
All classrooms and learning facilities will be built above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) height level, minimising disruption from any possible future floods and allowing students to return to their own school sooner.
Next steps for the school include the completion of the school’s design, allowing for planning to be completed and construction tenders to be issued. Connecting with Country consultation will continue during the design process to incorporate local cultural heritage into the design and operations of the school.
The Minns Labor Government is committed to rebuilding flood impacted educational infrastructure in the Northern Rivers, ensuring families and communities are delivered high quality, flood reslient schools.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
“I am pleased to see the concept designs for the Richmond River High Campus rebuild shared with the school community.
“I want to acknowledge the incredible resilience and strength of the Richmond River community, who have faced significant challenges over recent years.
“We are committed to seeing this community delivered the high-quality, flood-resilient schools that families and students deserve.”
Member for Lismore and Parliamentary Secretary for Disaster Recovery Janelle Saffin said:
“The Richmond River High Campus rebuild is a testament to the strength and perseverance of community.
“Seeing these designs for the first time is a great reassurance to the school and community.
“The new campus designs and location take on board extensive consultation with students, staff, parents and primary schools in 2023.
“It will be a flood resilient campus for North and South Lismore and the 15 local primary schools in the catchment, on a campus that is green, rural and retains the character that has made Richmond River High Campus so important to young people in Lismore for generations.
“This rebuild not only addresses the immediate needs of our community, it will also ensure that we are prepared for whatever challenges the future may hold.”
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus Principal Luke Woodward said:
“The release of these concept designs marks an exciting milestone for our school and our community. We are not just rebuilding a school, we are reimagining from the ground up what our campus can be – a place that embodies the spirit, and culture of our community. It will provide a breadth of curriculum, depth of cultural activities and a unique experience that is Richmond River High.
“This project gives us the opportunity to create an environment where our students can thrive and feel safe and secure, with facilities that are also reflective of our unique identity. We look forward to welcoming the next steps in the journey to rebuild our campus.”
Photo: Janelle Saffin MP with Nickie Bartlett, Director Educational Leadership, Lismore Network and Richmond River High Campus Principal Luke Woodward at the community information session.
