Building the Education Revolution – Primary Schools for the 21st Century
To facilitate the roll-out of the ‘Building the Education Revolution (BER) – Primary Schools for the 21st Century, the NSW Government appointed Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd in April 2009 as Managing Contractor for the Western NSW and Riverina Regions.
Laing O’Rourke will engage local delivery partners for the construction of halls, covered outdoor learning areas (COLAs) libraries, classrooms and classroom refurbishments in 329 Primary schools in the Western NSW and Riverina regions over an 18 month period. Laing O’Rourke will expedite the delivery of multiple school projects over a vast geographical area, to ensure community needs and the National Building –Economic Stimulus Plan needs are met.
Euchareena community praises new classroom
June 21 2010
Eight weeks after receiving a new classroom as part of the Building the Education Revolution P21 program, Euchareena Public School has told their local community of the difference it has made to the school, its students and staff.
Corowa South celebrates opening of new BER library
June 4 2010
Corowa South Public School recently staged a day of celebrations for the opening of their new library – the first project in the Riverina region to be officially opened as part of the national Building the Education Revolution “Primary Schools for the 21st Century” program.
Back to School for BER Project Engineer
March 12 2010
The Building the Education Revolution (BER) Program has provided one of our local staff with the opportunity to return to his old school grounds.
As a key Delivery Partner in the roll-out of the BER P21 Program across all Primary Schools in Australia, Tim and his team are playing an important role in leaving a lasting legacy at Mount Austin Public School for future generations
Senator Arbib visits Broken Hill BER Project
January 14 2010
Laing O’Rourke played host to Federal Minister Mark Arbib at the Building the Education Revolution school sites in Broken Hill in mid December.
'Engaging' activities for schools go live!
December 18 2009
Laing O’Rourke Australia has launched a unique and exciting program of activities for schools as part of the Building the Education Revolution (BER) Primary Schools for the 21st Century program.
Laing O'Rourke Field Teams to visit Round 3 BER Schools across regional NSW
September 2 2009
With the Commonwealth Government’s announcement of Round Three funding allocations for Building the Education Revolution (BER) primary school projects, Laing O’Rourke field teams will again hit the road throughout Western NSW and the Riverina.
Planning commences for administration centre
July 14 2009
Story and image courtesy of the Cowra Guardian.
In less than 18 months, what is now an empty sporting field at Mulyan Public School will be transformed into a $1.7 million administration centre, described as one of the biggest projects in the region’s Education Infrastructure Program.
The first stage of construction was undertaken last Friday, with a team of surveyors, engineering and construction experts visiting the school to begin the planning process and conduct an onsite inspection.
NSW Schools Program - local employment forums
June 17 2009
Local employment forums are being held across country New South Wales for builders and businesses keen to join the “Building the Education Revolution” school infrastructure program.
The program, part of the Australian Government’s Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan, will enter the construction phase from June 30, delivering new capital works to every primary school in Australia.
Australian construction and infrastructure company Laing O’Rourke has been appointed Managing Contractor for the Riverina and Western NSW regions – and will work with local builders to deliver new facilities at 329 local primary schools.
Laing O'Rourke awarded major role in NSW school building program
April 17 2009
On Friday 17 April, New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees announced Laing O’Rourke as one of the successful Managing Contractor providers for New South Wales’ largest ever school building program.
Laing O’Rourke will be the Managing Contractor for the Riverina and Western New South Wales regions, which covers more than half the state.
The Commonwealth-funded Nation Building Economic Stimulus Package will see the fastest program of capital expenditure ever undertaken in New South Wales.
