TRARALGON SCHOOL TO GET FUNDING BOOST

Baw Baw Citizen —  9/11/17

GIPPSLAND schools are set to receive a major funding boost as part of the Andrews Government’s $24 million Planned Maintenance Program, announced today. 

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Grey Street Primary School in Traralgon will receive $85,600 to maintain storm water drains, while $109,000 will be used for structural works at Wonthaggi Secondary College.

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Member for East Gippsland Harriet Shing unveiled the package during a visit to Koo Wee Rup Secondary College, where $1,250,000 will be used to upgrade roofing. 

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Ms Shing said a lot was being done to improve school buildings in Gippsland.

The funding “will help more students to get the most out of their education,” said Ms Shing.

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“These important upgrades will ensure that more school communities throughout Gippsland get the support and funding they need,” she said. 

Recently renamed Foster Secondary College will receive $1.25 million as part of the program, with Neerim District Secondary College taking $94,300. 

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Rubicon Outdoor Education Centre in Nayook will receive $250,000. 

The past two years have seen just over $100 million delivered to Victorian schools. The Andrews Government has pledged $2.5 billion to upgrade school facilities throughout the state.