Students at Mount Duneed Regional Primary School and Ceres Primary School will benefit from new upgrades, giving them the first-rate facilities they need to get a great education.
The Andrews Labor Government is making sure every child gets the very best start in life, building and upgrading a record number of Victorian schools.
The $685 million investment, part of the Victorian Budget 2017/18, will go to improving classrooms, upgrading facilities and building new schools across the state.
$195 million will go towards upgrading and modernising 59 regional schools and 49 metropolitan schools. The projects include new classrooms, STEM facilities, gymnasiums and playgrounds.
This includes a $2.2 million for upgrades at Mount Duneed Regional Primary School and $653,000 for upgrades at Ceres Primary School; projects that the entire community can be proud of.
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, said the local communities would benefit from the Andrews Labor Government’s strong record on delivering for education.
“Both Mount Duneed Regional Primary School and Ceres Primary School are fantastic local schools. Students and staff will benefit enormously from the enhanced educational facilities,” Ms Tierney said.
The funding brings the Labor Government’s total investment in our schools to more than $2.5 billion, including over 1,000 existing school projects and 56 new schools.
Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney
“Students deserve first-rate facilities. These upgrades will make a real difference to them and their families.”
“Both schools are a credit to their community – and this funding will mean their facilities can be upgraded to match the high quality teaching and learning environment these schools provide.”
“The allocation of this funding will also contribute to assisting the growth and development of the local areas.”
“These aren’t just numbers in a spreadsheet. This is a real investment in kids in the region. I am sure this will be well received by staff, students and the local communities.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education James Merlino
“Across our state, we want to make sure that our schools have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and that every child is given every chance to succeed.”
“We’re building the Education State brick by brick, school by school.”