The Independent Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton MP was thrilled to join School Principal Stacy Wilmore, students and staff this week to open the new hall at Noosa District State High School (NDSHS), Pomona Campus.
“Noosa District State High School is a vital part of our community and will soon be celebrating 61 years of educating our children, including my own, and it is essential that current and future students have access to modern, well-equipped facilities to support their learning and development,” Ms Bolton said.
The new $11.9 million State Government-funded Noosa hinterland facility also has 52 new car parks, a fire system with two holding tanks and electrical system. In addition, the hall includes a performance stage, storage and staff rooms, kinesiology lab/gym, kitchen kiosk, foyer, office, backstage area and other amenities.
“The uses are vast, from school assemblies, performances, sports and events to community gatherings. This is a fantastic achievement and addition to our beautiful Noosa countryside,” Ms Bolton said.
NDSHS, via their school budget and P&C, contributed $121,000 towards covered walkways and pathways around the building as well as a retractable seating storage alcove.
School principal Stacy Wilmore said “The completion of our multi-purpose hall is an exciting addition to our Junior Secondary Campus facilities in what is already an amazing place for students to grow and learn. This facility will value add to our bespoke Junior Secondary campus and programs that provides the perfect environment for students to commence their high school journey. We look forward to sharing this with our wider community at every opportunity.”
Ms Bolton sends her gratitude to all involved including the former Education Minister Grace Grace MP, and current Di Farmer MP and their departments, the North Coast region staff, contractors and construction workers.
“What started as a conversation with the previous school principal some years ago has now become a reality. Special thanks to principal Stacy, the P&C and all our students. You are our future, and I hope you love this hall as much as we do,” Ms Bolton said.
Updates on many local matters Sandy is working on are available on Noosa 360 at www.SandyBolton.com/Noosa360.
