Diocesan schools win at MBA Newcastle Building Awards
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is proud that two of our schools, St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm, and Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah, have been recognised at the 2025 MBA Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation across the region’s construction industry.
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St Bede’s Catholic College received awards for Commercial Projects Over $60 Million and Public Buildings Over $50 Million. Delivered in partnership with Richard Crookes Constructions and SHAC architects, the multi-stage masterplan has established a contemporary Catholic secondary school from the ground up. The project includes new learning hubs, specialist facilities, landscaped sporting fields, and an architecturally significant oratory. These facilities were designed to support the growth of the College and provide an inspiring environment for students and the wider community.
Corpus Christi Primary School was recognised in the Public Buildings Under $1 Million category for the fit-out and refurbishment of its hall and music room. Delivered in partnership with Kingston Building and Shaddock Architects, the project encompassed extensive structural remediation and compliance upgrades, including brickwork repairs, new glazing, accessibility improvements, acoustic and audiovisual enhancements, and external refurbishments. All works were completed safely within a live school environment.
We extend our sincere thanks to all our partners for their expertise and commitment, which have ensured these outstanding projects will serve students, staff, and their communities for generations to come.