Check the progress of our new learning centre building project

Many discussions, visits and work have been done in the background to progress the new learning centre building project at BESDS since the funding announcement in early 2022.

4 Dimensions Building Contractors has been awarded a building contract through a VSBA tender process. The on-site construction work started on 13th March 2024, and the Traffic and Parking Management Plan for the on-site construction period has been shared with the school community. The building work will be carried out in stages to ensure the safety of our students and staff as well as stable school operations. Please check the final drawings below.







The drawings and plans are displayed in the foyer: the corridor leading to the Multipurpose Room. Feel free to check them, ask questions and provide feedback. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

• When will onsite construction begin?
  The onsite construction work started on 13th March 2024.
• When will the project finish?
  It is forecasted to complete in Q4 2025 but is subject to change.
• Where will students and staff be located during the construction?
  Construction will take place in two stages. In Stage 1, Block D will be built in the northwestern corner of the school, which only has an in-ground trampoline. No classes will need to relocate at this stage. When Block D is complete, all 6 classes in the current relocatable building (Rooms 6 to 11) will move to the new block. Then Stage 2 construction will commence: removing the relocatable, building Block C and landscaping.
• How will the project affect parking and traffic at the front of the school?
  There will undoubtedly be an impact by increased traffic, especially during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times. A bus bay modification work was carried out in September 2023 to improve traffic flow. The Traffic and Parking Management Plan is shared with the school community in preparation for the on-site construction work commencement.
• What happens to the "Primary Building" that houses Rooms 1 to 5?
  There will be no change in the "Primary Building" and the classes in that building during this project. However, the BESDS council is discussing the option of recommencing the refurbishment plan for the "Primary Building" once this project is complete.

You can also find some brief information about the project on the VSBA website: https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/burwood-east-special-developmental-school .



 If you need help understanding the information on this page, please contact school on 03 9803 4590.