A transformation of the St Francis Xavier College Berwick campus is now underway, with a sod turning ceremony launching the project recently.
Led by the Catholic Bishop of Sale Most Reverend Greg Bennet, the ceremony marked the beginning of the second stage of the development.
Campus principal Vincent Feeney said the school community was delighted to begin the Stage 2 development, which will be transformative for the Berwick campus, which caters to Year 7 to 9 students.
“The project will create 24 general learning areas, collaborative spaces, digital technology facilities, a green room, offices and amenities,” he said.
“This will create contemporary, vibrant learning spaces and expand campus facilities to meet the needs of the growing school community now and into the future.”
Diocese of Sale Catholic education director Paul Velten said the project represented the diocese’s ongoing commitment to providing high quality learning and teaching environments and investment in school communities.
“This development represents an exciting new chapter for the College and for the Berwick Campus for future generations,” he said.
“We look forward to the construction of these new facilities which aim to create contemporary faith-filled environments to inspire learning and empower students to reach their full potential.”
The Stage 2 St Francis Xavier College Berwick campus project would be part-funded by a Catholic Development Fund (CDF) loan and the State Goverment’s Non-Government Schools Capital Fund.
Construction was expected to be completed in 2025.
