Students and parents of the flooded Broadwater Public School had hoped they would be back at their rebuilt school this coming term.
Completion of the school is close but students will have to wait one more term.
They return to school on day one of term 2, more than three years after the 2022 floods severely damaged the small school.
Flood repair works started in July last year.
The new flood resilient design includes an elevated building raised four metres above the ground supported by a steel structure.
The first floor includes three new classrooms, a library, canteen and administration areas connected by undercover walkways, and a ground floor area with new bathrooms, an under croft play space and new landscaping.
An important job to be done before the school reopens is the return of the school bell.
Broadwater Public School relieving principal Bronwyn Cole said she was overjoyed to see the progress on the school’s rebuild.
“Our school has always been the heart of this community, and this project is a testament to the strength and resilience of our school community,” Ms Cole said.
Read about the new design of the school here.
Read about the demolition of the flooded school here.
This article appeared on indyNR.com on 29 January 2025.