The state government has announced it will fund a new school in Cobblebank as part of a major infrastructure plan.
A new secondary school in Cobblebank was promised as part of the state government’s re-election campaign in 2022.
The state government’s $400 million Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution fund will be localised in regions where development is required to meet demand, including in the Casey, Hume, Melton, Whittlesea and Wyndham council areas.
Education Minister Ben Carroll said investing in schools was a priority.
“We’re building new schools and services for our growing suburbs needs so more Victorian children can access the first-rate education they deserve, closer to home,” he said.
In addition to the $35 million contribution toward a school in Cobblebank, a further $150 million has been allocated for new bus services across the north, west and south-east.
Speaking ahead of the state budget release due on May 7, Melton council mayor Kathy Majdlik said improvements to train and bus networks, as well as new schools, were top priorities in the community.
“Council has advocated to the state government to fund the city’s top priorities so that delivery of health services, schools, roads and public transport aligns with growth projections and improves liveability for residents,” she said.
