Major Changes to Traffic Conditions during Construction of Performing Arts Complex

The construction of the new Performing Arts Complex will commence in the very near future. The builder is SJ Higgins who recently completed similar music and drama facilities at both Caulfield and Trinity Grammars and they also have had a long association with the School. The new building is the first part of a larger complex that will include an auditorium in the future. Work will start with the demolition of the foyer of the Ansett Hall and the tin sheds at the rear. Swimmers breakfasts will be moved to the Year 12 Common Room.

There will also be changes to traffic flow during construction with the closure of the road at the rear of Ansett Hall. Between 8:00 – 9:00 and 3:15 – 4:00 all traffic will continue to enter via Gate 2. The cars will travel through the school and exit via Gate 7 (as they do now) or Gate 1.

The Gate 1 exit is a change and the barriers at the Chapel will not be used either in the morning or in the afternoon. This will mean that traffic will flow through the main bus area and you are asked to be very mindful of pedestrians in this area. A reminder that the speed limit in the school is 10kph (almost walking speed). All buses will continue move as they do now.

The road past the Perry Building will remain one-way except in an emergency and for school maintenance vehicles. This may require using the roads outside the School to move to other locations in the School once you have passed this point.

Clearly, there will be disruption during the construction period and we will do our best to minimise the impact. The new facility will be a tremendous addition to the school and your co-operation and patience to help bring it on line would be greatly appreciated.


Stephen Colley
Special Projects Manager