East Derwent Primary School will undergo a $12 million redevelopment to provide contemporary learning environments including support spaces and administration.

The project is a part of the Tasmanian Government’s School Building Blitz Program for upgrades and redevelopment of 15 schools across the State till 2030.

Consultation with students, staff and the broader community is now open until 23 March 2025.

Click to view the draft site master plan for East Derwent Primary School and complete the short online survey.

Register to attend the family BBQ on Thursday 6 March at 3pm.

For more information, please email us at getinvolved@decyp.tas.gov.au

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Timeline

The project initiation stage sees the commencement of project planning, documentation and engagement with the school community.

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The initial stage of community engagement informs the development of the final site master plan and scope of works.

Community engagement is now open.

Click to view the draft site master plan for East Derwent Primary School and complete the short online survey.

Register to attend the family BBQ on Thursday 6 March at 3pm.

For more information, please email us at getinvolved@decyp.tas.gov.au

This phase will see the development of a concept plan for the works.

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The second stage of engagement provides opportunity for the community to review the concept plan via this website and other channels.

Design development of the approved concept plan in readiness for tendering and construction.

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Construction is expected to commence in 2026.

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Construction is expected to be completed in 2028.

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Current Status

Community Engagement

Construction Commencement

2026

Expected Completion

2028

Funding

State Government - $12 million