Bayside Special Developmental School

Location
4 Genoa Street Moorabbin 3189

Upgrade and Modernisation - Completion of Masterplan

  • Start

    Q4 2020
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q3 2022

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

This school benefited from Victoria’s largest ever single investment in upgrading specialist schools, with 39 sharing $388.8 million.

With the funding, we built on the upgrades and modernisation we completed in 2019, to deliver the final stage of the school's master plan.

Funding

In the 2020-21 State Budget, the school received $3.445 million.

Funding type

  • Upgrade and Modernisation

Upgrade and Modernisation

  • Start

    Q2 2018
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q3 2019

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

​​​We completed the first stage of rebuilding Bayside Special Developmental School, offering specialist education and first-class facilities for junior, middle and senior children and young people with additional needs.

The school is designed around a central courtyard as an inclusive space at the heart of the school. Early education, junior, middle and senior learning neighbourhoods are grouped around this courtyard. Flexible ‘learning communities' feature movable walls allowing a variety of modern teaching methods.

Outdoor break out spaces and active play areas beyond create opportunities for students to explore and engage with a variety of sensory experiences.

Providing both educational and therapeutic programs for students, the new amenities include:

  • new buildings for Early Education Program students (aged 2.8 – 5), as well as junior, middle and senior years
  • school administration on Genoa Street
  • t​he ‘Jan Lake Centre’- a multipurpose centre located above the administration building for use by DET regional staff for professional development, the Bayside Special Developmental School and the community
  • music and multipurpose spaces, including a hardcourt, located next to the administration building to allow for out-of-hours use
  • a transport drop-off hub
  • a sport field
  • a sensory garden
  • an accessible community playground.

Funding

In the 2017-18 State Budget, $11.4 million was allocated to the school. The school also received a further $65,300 through the School Pride and Sports Fund. This was in addition to planning funding granted in the 2016-17 State Budget.

Funding type

  • Upgrade and Modernisation

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