AUTISM Spectrum Australia’s Aspect School community in Coffs Harbour is celebrating its success in the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program.
It has received a $28,600 grant to replace broken fencing, which will strengthen essential safety measures for the school’s students.
“We were delighted to be awarded funding through the 2025 Community Building Partnership to replace the perimeter fencing at our Aspect Coffs Harbour campus,” Leader of Learning and Wellbeing Nicki Gregorovic told News Of The Area.
“For students on the autism spectrum, safety is paramount.
“The existing fencing was damaged in several areas, and this upgrade will significantly enhance the security of the school grounds, creating a safe and secure environment for learning and play.
“This funding enables us to proceed with these much-needed improvements, and we’re pleased to confirm that a local fencing contractor will be engaged to complete the works.”
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh congratulated the school on receiving the funding.
“This is fantastic news for the school, which is looking forward to these improvements going ahead,” Mr Singh said.
“The existing damaged fences and gates will be removed and replaced.
“I’m extremely pleased these improvements can now proceed and I look forward to seeing this project take shape.”
The Aspect School in Coffs Harbour has been a beneficiary of previous Community Building Partnership funding for projects including the upgrade to its playground.
The 2025 Community Building Partnership grants program is bringing to life many projects across the Coffs Coast, with more than $440,000 in funding secured for local infrastructure upgrades.
By Andrea FERRARI
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