The NSW Government says it remains committed to rebuilding the fire damaged facilities at Deniliquin High School, with temporary learning spaces continuing to operate on site while planning for permanent reconstruction moves ahead.
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Most of the temporary school infrastructure was completed earlier this year, allowing students to continue classes on campus.
Recently, a large shed has been installed on the school oval and is now being fitted out to include an art room, a metalwork bay and a workshop for tools and grounds‑maintenance equipment.
Students currently travel off site for metalwork lessons, but the new temporary bay will allow those classes to return to the school.
The department is aiming to have the additional spaces ready for use from day one of term three.
Work will continue over the next two weeks, while the school is in recess for the winter holidays.
Engineering reports on the fire‑damaged buildings have now been received and are being reviewed to determine the scope of works required for the rebuild.
Findings of the report have not been shared publicly.
Once the assessment is complete, the department will confirm the construction timeline and outline the next steps for restoring the school’s permanent facilities.
Deniliquin High School was devastated by a catastrophic fire in the early hours of November 29, 2025, with large sections of the campus destroyed despite a major emergency response involving dozens of firefighters from across the region.
The worst-hit area was at the southern end of the campus, bordered by Henry and Wellington Sts, and across to the library.
Corridors and classrooms were gutted. Facilities traditionally used for mathematics, design and technology, science, English and the school library were among those affected.
The fire came just weeks before the end of the school year.
Fire+Rescue NSW attending to the fire at Deniliquin High School.
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