On Our Selection News
Covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook, Wyreema Districts "DAD AND DAVE COUNTRY"
Vol. 26
THURSDAY, March 3, 2022
Education Department watching Fernleigh The Queensland Department of Education is keeping an eye on any further moves related to the Fernleigh estate at Westbrook to determine any potential impact on schooling requirements. INSTALLS • QUOTES • MAINTENANCE
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A spokesperson for the Department told On Our Selection News that this could help determine the need for additional schools. “In early 2021, a key local developer in the Westbrook area publicly announced a delay to its master planned residential development for an indefinite period of time,” the spokesperson said. “The Department is continuing to monitor this area closely to understand how this may impact the demand for new schools.” However it appears that a new school for the west/south western sector of urban development could be a way off. Harristown State High School, which serves the area concerned, has built capacity for 2,517 students and had enrolled 1,821 students at last official count in August 2021. Student enrollment had increased by 10.23 per cent from 2017 to 2021. Primary schools at Wyreema and Cambooya have seen significant increases in enrollment in recent years. From 2016 to 2020 Wyreema student numbers increased by 45.87 per cent and Cambooya by 26.28 per cent. In that same period, Drayton State School saw a decrease of 18.25 per cent in enrollments. The spokesperson said the Department of Education conducts ongoing planning for new schools, and is actively involved in cross-sectoral demand mapping activities through the Queensland Schools Planning Reference Committee (QSPRC). Continued on page 2
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As you enter “Talamore” (72.8 acres*) driving past one of the three dams to the secluded renovated home you leave the day’s work behind you. This wonderfully located three bedroom home with beautifully renovated bathroom, ensuite and kitchen overlooking the hills of Cooby Dam with Meringandan Creek as the back boundary and only 10 minutes to Highfields is a hidden gem. Home Features: • Large new country style kitchen with island bench/breakfast bar and double ovens • Raked ceilings throughout • 3 bedrooms • Newly renovated bathroom with separate toilet • New large ensuite • 2 living areas • Covered outdoor area • Wood heater plus open fireplace • Split system air conditioners throughout • 5kW solar Sheds: • 2 x sheds with 2 bay skillion attached to each • Workshop Infrastructure: Water: • 3ph power • Small set of steel cattle yards with • Bore 120m deep with submersible electrical pump approx. 1700GPH head bail and ramp • Old dairy shed with timber yards • 2 x Bore water storage tanks • 2 x 5000 Gallon rainwater tanks • 4 x paddocks • 1 x 1000 Gallon rainwater tank • 3 x dams • Meringandan Creek as boundary View by appointment Mark Eglington 0412 132 775
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