The Treasurer, Tim Pallas, today visited Kyneton Secondary College and Castlemaine Secondary College to officially announce significant funding boosts for both schools.

He announced a total of $5 million for Kyneton Secondary College to build a Trades Hub, in addition to another $8 million for the Kyneton Primary School rebuild.

The $5 million will go to upgrade the trade wing and build a vocational education and training hub for the Macedon Ranges as part of the Kyneton Education Precinct.

He also announced a total of $8 million to modernise Castlemaine Secondary College, which includes $2.5 million for the Stage 2 upgrade and a high tech engineering, chemistry and physics precinct.

The Andrews Labor Government’s first Education State Budget is rebuilding schools across regional Victoria and giving its students the best start in life.

The 2015-16 Victorian Budget invests close to $4 billion in Victoria’s education and skills system – it represents the single biggest boost to education funding in Victoria’s history.

This includes $325 million to renovate, refurbish or rebuild 67 schools – 21 of these are in regional Victoria.

Quotes attributable to Treasurer, Tim Pallas

“The Andrews Labor Government is transforming Victoria into the Education State so that all children have access to high-quality schools regardless of their background and where the live.”

“This major investment will give students a state-of-the-art learning environment and teachers the facilities to continue providing a world-class education.”

“The Labor Government is committed to ensuring that regional and rural Victorians have equal access to quality schools so they have the same opportunities for further education and employment.

Quote attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas

“Students at Kyneton Secondary College and Kyneton Primary School deserve the very best facilities, and this investment will make a real difference.”

“The Andrews Labor Government’s massive education investment is delivering a much needed boost to local schools and as a former teacher, I know the importance of delivering modern facilities that will inspire students to achieve their best.”

Quote attributable to Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards

“Students at Castlemaine Secondary School deserve the very best facilities, and this investment will make a real difference.”

“The Andrews Labor Government’s massive education investment is delivering a much needed boost to local schools, I know the importance of delivering modern facilities that will inspire students to achieve their best.”