Students and teachers at Winchelsea and Alvie Primary School’s will benefit when works get underway as part of another maintenance blitz.
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the blitz – which includes repairing day to day wear and tear, fixing roofs and windows, repainting walls, resurfacing floors and replacing windows, pathways and stairs – will soon take place as part of the Planned Maintenance Program.
The program will see 80 schools across the state share in $4.51 million of funding for the works, which will ensure the schools are safe, modern and properly upheld.
Winchelsea Primary School has been allocated over $135,000 to address high priority maintenance tasks.
Alvie Primary School will receive $10,000 for high priority maintenance works.
In the past eight years, the Andrews Labor Government has invested $12.8 billion in building new schools and more than 1,850 school upgrades, creating around 17,400 jobs in construction and associated industries.
The Labor Government is now ahead of schedule in opening 100 new schools by 2026, with 75 new schools opening between 2019 and 2024 – ensuring every student can access a great local school and a quality education no matter where they live.
Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney
“We know students get the most out of their education when they have safe, modern classrooms to learn in, and first-rate facilities the school community can feel proud of.”
“I’m really pleased to see Winchelsea and Alvie Primary School’s receive funding that will get some much-needed maintenance projects off the ground.”
“Sometimes it’s the little things that can have a really big impact. From repairing day to day wear and tear to external surface repainting and addressing roof issues – this blitz will provide a huge benefit to both schools and ensure they’re properly maintained.”
