Concept Master Plan and Design for New Inner City South State Secondary College Released for Community Feedback

The concept master plan and design for the new Inner City South State Secondary College in Dutton Park, which is slated to commence construction in late 2019, has been released for community feedback.

Deputy Premier and Member for South Brisbane Jackie Trad released on 29 March the new high school’s concept master plan and designs developed by BVN architects.

“The concept master plan for the new state high school is a key milestone, bringing this project to life through the design of contemporary learning centres set around an inspiring outdoor learning plaza that will form the heart of the school site,” Ms Trad said.

New Inner City South State Secondary College Master Plan

*Photo Credit: The State of Queensland (Department of Education) / yoursay.buildingfutureschools.advancingeducation.qld.gov.au*

“The learning plaza will become the central gathering space at the school and provides a strong sense of community in this inner-urban context.

“This game-changing project is part of the Queensland Government’s $800 million Building Future Schools Fund,” she said.

The site of the new Inner City South State Secondary College sits on land bounded by Gladstone Road, Annerley Road, and Grantham Street.

The master plan includes six elements:

Creative hub – will include facilities like visual arts, music, performing arts, multimedia and enterprise as well as an information hub.
Learning Hubs – will include classrooms and specialised facilities for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), communication and humanities and social sciences.
Health and wellbeing hub – located adjacent to the multipurpose hall and will include the canteen, food science facilities, and hospitality facilities.
Administration hub – will include student services, staff areas and offices, and the lecture theatre.
Sports – a multi-purpose hall that will include two indoor multipurpose sports courts; an additional outdoor sports court located adjacent to the hall.
Green space – will provide outdoor space for learning and social interaction. Additional green space will also be provided along Gladstone Road with an active park adjacent to Gair Park.

Artist impression of the New Inner City South State Secondary College from Annerley Road

“I am really impressed by the concept master plan and I encourage local residents to visit the Building Future Schools website for their first look at the designs and provide valuable feedback.”

“The community have been great advocates for this much-needed school and have already provided excellent ideas and suggestions which have guided these concepts and designs.

“I encourage the local community to take the time to look at the concept drawings and images and provide their thoughts and feedback. This will shape the detailed design that the design team will finalise in coming months,” Ms Trad said.

Community feedback sessions were held last 23 and 27 April, with another one scheduled 4 May 2019 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Gair Park. Feedback can also be lodged online until Sunday 12 May 2019.

Construction of Stage One is expected to be completed in time for foundation Year 7 students to commence in Term 1, 2021. The school will grow a year level each year, offering Year 7 to Year 12, through 2026.

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