After waiting and fighting for their school to reopen Broadwater School P&C Association and the community are celebrating the decision by the State Government to grant building approval for their flood damaged school.
This bypasses a lengthy development application that was underway.
State MP Mr Williamson acknowledged the work of the NSW Reconstruction Authority “who stepped in to make it happen.”
“The outcome is a real a win for students, parents and teachers who have been without their school for over two years and are keen to return home,” Mr Williamson said.
P&C president Emma Crethar said the school community is relieved to hear the development application with Richmond Valley Council has formally been withdrawn.
“We are elated by the news the NSW Reconstruction Authority has approved the rebuild of the school at its existing location,” Mrs Crethar said.
“We would particularly like to thank Richie Williamson for his hard work. He acted immediately following our initial contact back in January and has been dedicated to our cause since.”
Ms Crethar thanked the Broadwater community who supported the P&C the entire way.
“We did it. We are coming home!” she said.
Mr Williamson said the planned demolition of the school will begin soon and the new school, with improved flood resilience, will be completed in time for classes to begin on the first day of first term next year.
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