On Our Selection First look at new school

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) has released the plans for its new school, St Francis Catholic College at Westbrook, and there’s an opportunity for locals to have a say on the project.

This process includes community consultation and feedback as a part of Toowoomba Catholic Schools’ Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) application.

St Francis Catholic College is planned to be a kindergarten to year 12 college situated on the corner of Shoesmith Road and Boundary Street South, with vehicle access maintained via a new road, Clare Drive, located off Shoesmith Road.

Clare Drive is not to be confused with the existing Belclaire Drive, located a short distance away.

Covering nearly 10 hectares of land, TCS plans for the college to include educational, cultural and sporting facilities and to become a hub for community use outside of school hours.

Dr Pat Coughlan, Executive Director: Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Toowoomba, has high hopes for the school’s positive impact on the Westbrook community.

“We are pleased to be moving forward with our plans to build St Francis Catholic College,” Dr Coughlan said.

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