(will) have our own area”

By Samantha Elley

A group of very excited Broadwater students were part of the sod turning ceremony at the location of their school last week.

Since the 2022 foods the students at Broadwater have had makeshift classrooms and a small playground

Department of Education offcials, along with state member for Clarence Richie Williamson and Richmond Valley mayor, Robert Mustow joined the students to mark the historical occasion.

The new Broadwater Public School, set to be completed in early 2025, will be more foodresilient, with buildings buildings supported by an engineered steel gantry. at the Evans River school, further down the road.

Following the demolition of the food-damaged school buildings, the next steps include excavation and in-ground services, before the school buildings are delivered and installed, and the school site is landscaped.

The sod turn now symbolises that they are another step closer to getting their own space again.

“I’m excited for the new school because raised approximately four metres above the ground, about 700 millimetres higher than earlier school designs.

New facilities include three modern classrooms, a new library, canteen, administration area, a large undercroft play

“Today marks a signifcant and joyous milestone for our school and community. As we break ground, we are not only laying the foundation for a new school but also for a brighter future for our students and staff,” said we will have more area to play,” said student, Sonny.

“I think the new school is going to be great because we have our own area,” agreed student, Bronte.

Parents, community members, P&C, staff and space and amenities, a yarning circle, and landscaping to complement the school’s surroundings.

The school’s core facilities will all be on a single raised level, maximising play and outdoor space, with