A new primary school for Burnside will be a step closer to completion thanks to a $5.6 million boost.
The state funding, allocated last week as part of a $353.2 million New Schools Package in the 2018-19 state budget, will go towards building the second stage of Burnside Primary School.
Construction began earlier this year and stage two will include a performing arts and physical education building including a competition-grade basketball court, gym storeroom, music room with storage, staff area, multipurpose room, canteen and student and staff amenities.
The school will eventually accommodate 475 students and is expected to be open in 2019.
Kororoit MP Marlene Kairouz said Burnside Primary School would help to alleviate enrolment pressures for surrounding schools and meet the demands of a growing population.
The school is one of seven new schools to open next year including Aiken Primary School, Pakenham North East Primary School, Preston High School, Sanctuary Lakes P 9, Truganina East P 9 and Yarrambat Park Primary School.
Premier Daniel Andrews said 28 schools would be built and planned over the next two years in the fastest growing areas.
“We’re giving families in our growth areas certainty that they will have a great local school, close to home,” he said.
