Better schools for our kids

Schools and community infrastructure

The 2026 Budget includes $119.5 million to construct the new Palmerston Secondary Special Education School and deliver upgrades to Driver Secondary School and Rosebery Secondary School.

The $110 million purpose-built secondary special education school will improve access and choice for secondary students with disability by allowing them to attend a specialised school in their local area.

A further $9.5 million will deliver upgrades to the existing science block at Driver Secondary School, redevelop the former middle-years science and home economics facilities at Rosebery Secondary School into fit-for-purpose secondary spaces, and allow for detailed design for future growth at Rosebery.

This investment will support both schools to build a strong performance culture, retain students through the senior years, attract new enrolments and contribute to Palmerston’s long‑term liveability.

The 2026 Budget also invests $20 million in community infrastructure in Darwin and Palmerston so more Territorians can get out and enjoy our amazing Territory lifestyle.

The funding will see upgrades to parks, playgrounds and footpaths making them safer and more accessible, while improvements to sporting facilities will help boost youth engagement. The Territory Government will work closely with local councils on the developments where facilities are Council‑owned.