

Victorian School Building Authority
Videre Group
Richmond
Current
OPS Engineers
Lucid Consulting Australia
PlanCost
Building Engineering, in partnership with the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA), is leading the modernisation and expansion of Richmond Primary School. This project will enhance the school’s facilities, provide improved learning spaces, and create places for an additional 100 local students.
The project includes demolishing an existing two-storey building (Block B) and building a new, state-of-the-art three-storey facility. A key feature of the new building will be Level 1 link bridges connecting the facility to the existing school buildings, ensuring seamless integration with the current infrastructure. Demolition of Block B will begin in early 2025.
With the school situated on a constrained site, the new building has been designed to maximise vertical space, preserving the school’s open areas, which are highly valued by the school community. To ensure the new facility meets the educational and curriculum needs of the school, our architect and engineering consulting team collaborated closely with teachers, the principal, and the school council throughout the design process.
The school will remain open during construction, with the building site safely fenced off to ensure the wellbeing of students, staff, and local residents. This modernisation project represents a significant upgrade for Richmond Primary School, offering a more dynamic and future-ready learning environment while maintaining vital open spaces for student activities.
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