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, and the students and staff in Rooms 6 to 11 finally moved into the new classrooms as the Stage 1 work competed in late March 2025.

Fourground Architecture and 4Dimensions Building Contractors have been awarded the construction 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 is 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.






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 February 2026 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, and Rooms 6 to 11 moved to the new learning centre, Block D, on 28th March 2025 (student-free day). The Stage 2 construction has now commenced: 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.