Narrabundah College has been part of the local community since 1974, and in 2022 funding was announced by the ACT Government to modernise the college.
The project will allow for up to 1100 students to be enrolled and will also enable a wider range of subjects to be offered.
The works will take place in stages over multiple years, to allow for the continued, safe operation of the college throughout the works.
Stage 1 of construction is expected to be completed during the 2027 school year.
We are pleased to announce that Projex has been appointed as the head contractor for Stage 1 of the Narrabundah College modernisation project.
Once completed, the college will be able to cater for up to 1100 students and offer a broader range of subjects. Stage 1 will focus on constructing a new Design, Art, Technology, and Science building, featuring innovative facilities to enhance the learning environment for our students.
The Education Directorate will share the contractor’s designs with the community when they are developed, in the coming months.
Construction is expected to be completed during the 2027 school year, with works carefully planned to ensure the continued, safe operation of the college throughout the project.
We look forward to seeing these exciting developments come to life and will keep our community updated on the progress.
We have reached a major milestone in our college modernisation with tenders for construction of Stage 1 of the project now open.
Stage 1 will deliver a brand-new Design, Art, Technology and Science building. This will provide for food technology and art rooms, plus new science labs.
Caption: Artist’s impressions of what Stage 1 – the new DATS Building – will look like.
Have a question?
Extensive planning will take place to minimise disruption from the construction for the school and community. Learning will continue onsite as usual during construction. If you have any questions for the school, please email info@narrabundahc.act.edu.au
For all other project questions please email the Education Directorate’s infrastructure engagement team on ACT.Education@act.gov.au
Frequently asked questions
Feedback received has been used to:
- identify what is important to the community
- inform options to modernise Narrabundah College, and
- inform architectural concept planning.
Stage 1 of works – essentially the construction of the new DATS building (design, art, technology and science) – is expected to be completed during the 2027 school year.
The Stage 1 works have been prepared in parallel with a site-wide masterplan, which will help inform future funding bids.
Modernisation will occur in several stages. The ACT Government has committed construction funding for the first stage of the modernisation.
The investment of this funding builds on the previous design and planning services, including the community conversation, the feasibility study and the initial concept planning work.
A key goal of this project is to maintain the quality and standard of learning at Narrabundah College and aim for minimal impact through this modernisation process. The safety of students and staff and ensuring continuity of learning is a high priority of the ACT Government.
If you would like more information about the Narrabundah College modernisation project, contact ACT.Education@act.gov.au.