Construction of new buildings and structures is nearly complete at the new Armidale Secondary College and the next stage of the development is set to begin.
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The internal fit outs on the buildings, as well as landscaping for the $121 million campus will be underway in coming months.
Surfacing of the new basketball courts, replacement of the boundary fence as well as installation of a dog proof
Despite restrictions around social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic, the development is in front of schedule and Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall said it will be ready to begin the school year in 2021.
"To date, the majority of the work on site has been centred around the construction of the new school buildings and refurbishment of the historic original Armidale High School building, constructed in 1922," he said.
"With both those stages nearly complete, work has moved inside with electricians and other tradies installing internal wiring and services to individual learning spaces, finishing the floors and ceilings and completing the internal and external window glazing.
"In the coming months the set-up of information and communication technologies (ICT) will start, with the school to be equipped with Wi-Fi, smartboards and specialised digital learning spaces where students can plug in their personal electronic devices.
"Outside is where people will really be able to see the next lot of work happening, with landscapers moving in to start laying footpaths and putting in walkways which will link the various parts of the school together.
"This will then allow the for trees to be planted and turf to be laid down between the old and new school buildings, which will create an inviting outside study space for students."
