The Build 2025
Progress Update
The Build 2025 is progressing extremely well, and the past term has seen framework and roofing take shape. If you haven't been on site recently, you're going to want to take a look at this!
We love the connections that are being forged by having a construction site in our midst. Tas City Building Construction Manager Jon Stagg (who is also overseeing our Build 2025) spent time with our Year 6 classes recently, sharing his personal career pathway and some industry insights pertinent to the year group's unit on housing design. Mr Stagg began a carpentry apprenticeship at the age of sixteen and, when he asked the students to raise their hands if they had a parent or family member involved in the construction industry, more than half the class responded.
Mr Stagg is an LCS parent and alumni, having attended from Years 1-10.
"It's really great to be back at the school. It makes me feel a bit old having a job pulling down buildings that I saw going up!" he said. "Our guys are so impressed with the kids here, the way they interact with the building progress, the excitement and their faces seeing it go up. It's been such a pleasure working here, and we've been so well looked after by the staff. We feel very appreciated."
And we do have so much gratitude and admiration for the construction team and what they are helping us achieve.
Mr Stagg was also very happy to report that building is on track to be finished to schedule!
What's Next?
During the school holidays, works will continue on the roofing and external cladding. Contractors will also be taking the opportunity (with students off-site) to close off the entrance for trenching work to connect the new build with mains power.
The internal building work is taking shape, and it's certainly exciting to see the spaces delineated within the structure.
Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we navigate the temporary challenges in order to achieve this wonderful addition to our school's built landscape.
In Christ,
Graeme Smith (Head of Finance) and
Isaac Peters (Facilities Manager)
Parking Reminder
Thank you for your patience. We know parking has been hard, and we know there have been ongoing disruptions, but we thank you for your adaptability and flexibility.
A reminder that access via the school's main entrance is no longer available due to fencing. This restriction will remain in place for the duration of 2025.
Parking Access:
- Staff and long-term visitor parking is available via Riverbank Church Carpark and Windsor Park.
- The Deliveries and Visitor Carpark behind the Senior Art Studio remains reserved for visitors (max 30 mins) and loading zone only.
Maps detailing these changes have been sent out to the school community.
Stay in the Loop
Throughout the 2025 build, you can keep up with progress via The Hub. We're sharing regular updates there and also on our socials (Facebook and Instagram) – including time lapses of key building stages.