NSW school to be demolished after extensive mould outbreak in carpet, chairs and plasterboard

Willyama High School at Broken Hill set to be rebuilt, education minister Prue Car says

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A New South Wales school where mould has infested carpets, chairs, plasterboard and even drum kits will be demolished and rebuilt, the state’s education minister has announced.

Willyama high school at Broken Hill has been closed to students and staff since mid-January when an extensive mould outbreak was discovered by a staff member after returning from the summer break.

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