The Cook Labor Government has successfully delivered the A$31.7m ($20.64m) upgraded Karratha Senior High School in Western Australia (WA).  

The upgrades were officially opened by WA Premier Roger Cook and WA Education Minister Tony Buti. 

The project, funded by the WA state government, introduced facilities aimed at bolstering the school's technological and vocational education capabilities. 

It is part of a broader A$1.5bn school infrastructure programme initiated by the state government, aiming to provide new and modernised public schools across WA. 

Cook said: “My government is committed to investing in schools across Western Australia to ensure students receive a quality education no matter where they live. Karratha Senior High School is growing, and these new facilities will help to cater for future enrolments. 

“These significant upgrades will also provide local students with fantastic learning opportunities in areas like technology, engineering, media and digital design.” 

The new technology learning area building at Karratha Senior High School includes an array of modern facilities. 

It provides students with access to an engineering workshop, metal workshop, kiln and design rooms, and a mechatronics laboratory, among other features.

Further improvements to the school comprise a comprehensive refurbishment of its specialist learning areas.  

This refurbishment includes the addition of a commercial kitchen, an expanded administration building to house student services, and the installation of a covered hard court.  

Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects designed the upgrades while Decmil was responsible for construction.  

Karratha Senior High School is said to be the second public secondary school in the town and currently serves 1,200 students.