Melton schools in need of help for essential maintenance projects are set to receive a major financial leg-up.
Two primary schools and one high school in the area are among 59 other educational facilities across the state to share in more than $20 million in funding for 62 maintenance projects.
As part of the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP), Staughton College in Melton South, Exford Primary School, and Arnolds Creek Primary School will all get to address high-priority maintenance issues.
The program ensures government schools can undertake essential work in classrooms and other school buildings such as fixing roofs and replacing windows, painting, and resurfacing floors, as well as some external works like improving pathways.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said the upgrades would give kids a better environment to not only get a quality education, but grow and thrive as well.
“I’m delighted to see Melton share in funding to make sure our students have the best facilities to learn in,” he said.
In the last decade, the state government has poured $16.9 billion to build new schools and deliver more than 2200 upgrades.
Education Minister Ben Carroll said that ensuring schools were kept up-to-date was imperative.
“We are constantly evaluating our schools and making sure every single classroom is safe, engaging, and will complement the top-class education we are committed to providing.”
