College Breaks Ground on Historic New Precinct

A.B. Paterson College has started construction on its largest-ever building project - a three-storey precinct that will transform arts, technology and high-performance sport education. 

The new Brisbane Road facility, set to open in 2027, will centralise performing arts, visual arts, technology and high-performance sport into a single, purpose-built hub. 

Principal Joanne Sheehy said the project reflects years of planning and strong community support. 

“This is the biggest build in our history - a major investment the community has backed for nearly three years,” Ms. Sheehy said. 

The new facility will include dedicated art spaces, technology and maker labs, and a high-performance gym designed for student-athletes, supporting a broad range of academic and co-curricular programs. 

Ms. Sheehy said the design responds to changing expectations around modern learning environments. 

“Learning spaces shouldn’t look like they did 20 years ago," she said.  

“We’ve designed adaptable environments that will evolve with our students, spaces that meet the needs of a prep student today right through to when they graduate in 13 years’ time.” 

Students are already engaged with the major building project, observing construction progress on campus. 

“This has been a long process, but seeing it rise out of the ground is incredibly exciting for our students,” Ms. Sheehy said. 

“They’re watching it take shape every day. That level of enthusiasm and ownership over the new space has been fantastic to see,” she said. 

“We can’t wait to see what our students will create in these spaces.” 

The development is expected to enhance opportunities for students across creative, academic and sporting disciplines when it opens in 2027.