With confirmation Richmond River High Campus at Lake St is "not viable" after the devastating flood in February 2022, the Education Department revealed what a new school might look like, and offers a progress update on where it might be built.
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After more than 130 years of teaching students at the location, the school will not be rebuilt.
Feedback received showed that staff, parents and the community did not support the amalgamation of any college campuses. Accordingly, the three-campus model for The Rivers Secondary College will be retained.
A number of potential sites have been identified for the rebuild of the campus.
The Education Department said sites being considered were within the current campus catchment and reflect the community's long-term vision for secondary education in Lismore and surrounding villages.
Master planning for the rebuilt campus was continuing in consultation with the Project Reference Group.
Expert consultants will further investigate the potential sites to understand any factors, including ecological, heritage or planning issues, that need to be considered.
Negotiations will begin with landowners of potential sites, as well as stakeholders. These sites remain commercial in confidence while negotiations are underway.
The campus masterplan will be finalised once a preferred site was secured.
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