MORNINGTON Special Development School has been upgraded with new classrooms.
The $8m state government project includes new art and food technology areas, a multi-purpose space, and four special needs learning areas, each sharing amenities, kitchen, storage, breakout zones and withdrawal spaces.
Designed by Katz Architecture, it also features wide pathways, accessible bathrooms ramps and indoor-outdoor connections to “promote student independence and safe movements throughout the school”.
The redevelopment also includes a library and community hub with landscaped areas including meeting rocks and a serpentine trail, each of which realises connections with country.
“Connection with landscape is key, and all spaces aim to engage and relate with external learning areas wherever possible,” Katz Architecture said.
Eastern Victoria MP Tom McIntosh visited the school on 16 March to announce works had completed before touring the new facilities.
“Our investment in Mornington Special Development School means local students can access world-class facilities close to home,” he said.
“I was delighted to tour the brand-new facilities at Mornington Special Development and see how the school community will benefit from the investment.”
First published in the Mornington News – 24 March 2026
