As a result, a new State Secondary School is set to be constructed on the site of the former Fortitude Valley State School, which closed in 2015, with an expected completion date of 2020.
The State Government has also identified a site at Dutton Park’s Ecosciences precinct for a new high school, the first to be constructed in the inner-south of Brisbane since 1963.
Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said the rapid increase in the number of apartments being built in south Brisbane and West End had generated great concern from parents over student levels at existing schools and how they would cope.
She said the identification of the Ecosciences Precinct as the most suitable location for the new school was a step in the right direction.
“Additionally, with its proximity and connection via the Eleanor Schonell Bridge to The University of Queensland – which is partnering with Education Queensland on this exciting education initiative – ensures that we maximise opportunities for students to access the university’s resources, facilities, lecturers and classes.”
Future works planned for the precinct including a Cross River Rail station will add to the services already available at the location.
Trad said information will be circulated to members of the community prior to a final decision being made. Such initiatives are often carried out via flyer printing direct to letterboxes.