THE Minns Labor Government is delivering more than $200 million in school upgrades and maintenance works over the summer holidays, with students at hundreds of schools set to return to new and improved classrooms and facilities for the start of Term 1, 2026.
Almost 850 public schools across NSW have benefited from works delivered during the break, ranging from routine maintenance and minor upgrades to larger refurbishment projects led by the Department of Education’s local asset management teams.
Hundreds of tradies were working on more than 1,300 projects across the state, including painting classrooms and school buildings, while more than 200 flooring replacement projects and close to 50- bathroom upgrades are also underway.
Dozens of schools will also receive critical accessibility improvements, including new ramps and lift upgrades. Schools will also benefit from refreshed outdoor areas, repaired walkways and other essential works ensuring clean, safe and welcoming environments for staff and
students.
In Penrith, the summer school maintenance program includes works at Cambridge Gardens Public School, Cambridge Park High School, Cranebrook High School, Emu Heights Public School, Emu Plains Public School, Henry Fulton Public School, Jamison High School, Kingswood High School, Kingswood Park Public School, Kingswood Public School, Kingswood South Public School, Leonay Public School, Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School, Penrith High School and Penrith Public School, an investment of over $4.4 million on our local schools.
Maintenance works have included the refurbishment of classrooms at Kingswood PS, sports court upgrades at Emu Heights PS, painting, kitchenette upgrades and flooring at Kingswood HS and painting at Penrith PS.
Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM said:
“The Minns Labor Government is delivering and focused on getting the fundamentals right. That means maintaining our schools, improving facilities, and supporting principals, teachers and school communities with the infrastructure they deserve here in Penrith.
“Whether it’s with new paint and flooring, upgraded bathrooms, vital repairs or accessibility improvements, we are ensuring our Penrith schools have quality facilities.”
