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Plans for Kitchener Park high school to go ahead in Subiaco

The West Australian
VideoConstruction on the school will begin in the middle of this year.

Site works for the new Perth high school, to be built next door to the old Subiaco Oval, will begin next month.

Construction on the school, Inner City College, is expected to start in mid-2018 and be ready for Year 7 student intake in 2020.

By 2025, the school will cater for all high school years.

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“The exciting design for the new school will provide active space for students and after-hours community access and use,” Education Minister Sue Ellery said.

The current Subiaco Oval playing surface will be retained and a shared user agreement will be developed to enable access to the oval for students, junior sport, the general public and the West Australian Football Commission.

“Both the State Government and the City of Subiaco are seeking to maximise the benefit of the new inner city high school and the retention of the Subiaco Oval playing surface,” Planning Minister Rita Saffioti said.

Subiaco Mayor Penny Taylor said the council was pleased with the decision to secure public access to Subiaco Oval.

“The redevelopment of Subiaco Oval and the surrounding area will be the most significant development our City has seen for some time.

“We’ve said goodbye to elite football but gained a community oval and a new school. This is the first time in decades that Subiaco Oval will be opened up for public use.

“Subiaco is excited to welcome the much-needed new school to the area.”

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