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A new special school is being delivered to relieve enrolment pressure at Ipswich West Special School.
The special school, co-located with Leichhardt State School, will increase special schooling capacity and provide enrolment relief in the local school network. The first stage of the new primary special school is scheduled to open in Term 1 2027.
Project timeline
Project status
- The project is in the construction phase.
- Earthworks have begun.
- A Ministerial Infrastructure Designation has been obtained.
What's next
- Offsite modular manufacture has begun.
Fast facts
Location
Co-located with Leichhardt State School
Jobs created
Supporting an average of 27 jobs across the 4 years from 2024–25 to 2027–28.
Contractor
Hutchinson Builders