SUPER SCHOOLS

In reply to the Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (26 March 2009).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy): The Minister for Education has provided the following information:

Now that contract and financial close has occurred, the builder's timeframes can be confirmed. The Playford North Birth to Year 7 School at Smithfield Plains and Regency Park School at Taperoo will open in Term 4, 2010, and Munno Para West Birth to Year 12 School will open in Term 2, 2011.

These schools will be delivered on budget. They will begin operating in Term 1, 2010 at their existing locations. The exception to this is for students from Smith Creek Primary School who will be transported by bus to attend classes at Davoren Park Primary School and Smithfield Plains Primary in 2010.

Once the new facilities are complete, the students will then transfer to their new schools.