Macedon Ranges schools will embark on a maintenance blitz in coming weeks as part of the bushfire preparedness program.
In an announcement on Friday, June 23, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said Macedon schools are among more than 350 Victorian schools to receive the maintenance.
“We’re making sure local schools in Macedon are safe and comfortable – giving our students the best possible settings to learn and thrive in,” Ms Thomas said.
The planned maintenance and bushfire preparedness programs have been allocated $13.5 million to support schools to deliver essential works and repairs required.
More than $8.2 million has been allocated for vegetation clearing and activities to reduce the risk of harm from a bushfire for almost 325 schools.
Education Minister Natalie Hutchins said the state government is supporting local schools with the resources they need to make a difference to educational outcomes.
“Every student should have access to a great school no matter where they live,” Ms Hutchins said.
“That’s why we’re supporting local schools with the resources they need to make a difference to the educational outcomes of students across the state.”
Macedon Ranges school recipients include; Mount Macedon Primary School, Riddells Creek Primary School, Taradale Primary School, Tylden Primary School, Woodend Primary School, Lancefield Primary School, Darraweit Guim Primary School, Hesket Primary School, Bolinda Primary School, Trentham District Primary School, Malmsbury Primary School, Macedon Primary School, Newham Primary School and Gisborne Secondary College.
Zoe Moffatt
