Oliver Lees
Seven primary schools in the Macedon electorate will share in $435,000 for maintenance works.
The funding forms part of the state government’s Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) which applies to works such as fixing roofs and windows, resurfacing floors, external landscaping and pathway refurbishment.
Mount Macedon Primary School will receive $85,000, including $70,000 for high priority works on the school’s shelter in place building.
Riddells Creek Primary School will be allocated $15,000 to address the school’s roof and structural issues.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the works will make these schools better places to teach and learn.
“This investment ensures our local students can learn in safe settings that complement the top-class education we are committed to providing,” Ms Thomas said.
“I’m delighted to see our amazing local schools share in funding to get these much-needed maintenance projects off the ground.”
The PMP will include funding for projects at 207 schools, a total investment of $17 million.
“Investing in these vital maintenance works gives our state schools the support they need to make sure every student and teacher in the state has access to safe and modern learning environments,” Education Minister James Merlino said.
