By Laura Michell
The long-awaited Greenvale Secondary College is a step closer, with the state government appointing an architect to design the school.
The Greenvale community has been lobbying for a local secondary school since the 1990s. Land on the corner of Barrymore Road and Glencairn Drive was set aside for the school more than 10 years ago.
Students currently travel to Roxburgh Park, Broadmeadows and Gladstone Park to attend high school.
Labor finally pledged to build the school ahead of last year’s state election.
The school is expected to open in 2022.
An architect has also been appointed for Kalkallo Common Primary School, which will also open in 2022. Land has yet to be acquired for this school.
Education Minister James Merlino said the architects had been asked to design state-of-the-art schools that will cater for the diverse needs of students.
Yuroke MP Ros Spence welcomed the appointment of the architect for Greenvale Secondary College.
“Greenvale families have waited a long time for a local secondary school. This big step forward will certainly be greatly welcomed,” she said.
The schools are two of five set to open in Hume over the next two years, with Merrifield West and Greenvale North West primary schools to open in 2021.
Craigieburn’s new secondary school, which the government recently announced will be called Elevation Secondary College, will open in 2020. Ms Spence said the name was chosen following community consultation.
“This is an exciting step for the Craigieburn community and marks a milestone in establishing an identity for their new school,” she said. “The new Elevation Secondary College will ensure that local families continue to have access to a great local school, close to home.”
