Liam McNally
Three brand new schools, and upgrades to a further six have been promised to the Melton area upon a Labor re-election.
Labor has committed to opening two new primary schools, one in Toolern Waters, and one in Plumpton, and a secondary school in Cobblebank if they are successful in the November state election. l
Labor also promised upgrades for Melton South Primary, Melton Secondary, Kurunjang Secondary, Toolern Vale Primary, St Lawrence of Brindi and St Bernard’s Primary.
Melton South Primary was promised a $21.32 million investment to upgrade and modernise the school including a new classroom wing, a new classroom block, and staff rooms.
Labor pledged a further $8.87 million to Melton Secondary College, to rebuild Block T, and an upgraded Rugby and Soccer pitch.
The schools will be funded through a school and kinder package worth nearly $1.6 billion.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said that every family deserves a great local school.
“Melton South Primary has been educating our students for almost 100 years. This huge investment will revitalize this amazing school with a proud history,” he said.
St Bernard’s Primary and the recently opened St Lawrence of Brindi were promised a share of a $717 million package to support low-fee independent and Catholic schools across the state.
Premier Daniel Andrews said that Labor will make sure wherever you choose to send your kids to school they have access to first-rate facilities.
“We want every Victorian child to have the best start in life, but you can’t get a first-rate education in a second-rate classroom. That’s why we’re delivering great local schools for every Victorian family,” he said.
