Manufacturing for Schools Program
Revolutionising school infrastructure construction and delivery across NSW.
The Manufacturing for Schools program incorporates a range of cutting-edge construction techniques including digital technologies, off-site manufacturing and on-site assembly of prefabricated elements to deliver high quality school buildings faster and at a lower cost than with traditional construction methods.
The program brings together industry professionals via a Manufacturing Partner responsible for connecting the supply chain to deliver the ‘kit of parts’ for new and upgraded schools across the state’s growth areas.
The APP Group has been awarded the Manufacturing Partner contract which will see us work closely with School Infrastructure NSW and industry professionals to deliver high quality, sustainable schools better, faster and cheaper.
The APP Group's collaboration partners include Lipman, Ark, MBM, WSP, Woods Bagot, Bennett and Trimble, Richard Crookes Constructions, and Roberts Co.
The Manufacturing for Schools program is expected to deliver cost savings of up to 20 per cent and slash construction time by up to 30 per cent.
There are plans currently under way to deliver more than 30 new and upgraded schools under the Manufacturing for Schools program, including new primary schools at Sydney Olympic Park and Box Hill/The Gables, and high schools at Jordan Springs, Gregory Hills/Gledswood Hills, Schofields/Tallawong, Leppington and Medowie.
The program is also being deployed to rebuild schools on the North Coast that were devastated by floods, and deliver the majority of 100 public preschools across NSW at locations recently announced.
“The APP Group is pleased to partner with the NSW Government as the Manufacturing Partner for the Manufacturing for Schools program. We look forward to working with industry to bring forward innovation, modern construction methodologies, and digitalisation to enhance the way school infrastructure is delivered in NSW."
In addition to faster build times and reduced costs, the new program will reduce carbon emissions, material waste and water waste on sites in comparison with traditional construction methods.
Manufacturing in a controlled factory environment, combined with the shorter build times, also ensures less noise and overall disruption to student learning for projects on existing school sites.
Note on images used: New and upgraded facilities at Oran Park High School, delivered using modern methods of construction. Not delivered by The APP Group—for illustrative purposes only.
