Students in Werribee will have better school environments to learn and succeed in, with the Andrews Labor Government funding key maintenance projects at schools right across the state.

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that schools in Werribee are among more than 350 Victorian schools to embark on a maintenance blitz in coming weeks – with $13.5 million allocated through the Planned Maintenance and Bushfire Preparedness programs, ensuring more schools have the support they need to deliver essential works and repairs every school requires.

Manor Lakes P-12 College has been allocated a total of $105,000. This includes $45,000 to address high priority maintenance tasks identified in the school’s Rolling Facilities Evaluation and $60,000 to address high priority maintenance tasks identified in the school’s specialist assessment to address the school’s roof and structural issues.

Forty-eight schools across the state will share in $5.32 million in planned maintenance funding for more than 95 projects, with important works including stormwater management, lighting maintenance and structural repairs.

Nearly 325 schools have been allocated a total of more than $8.2 million for vegetation clearing and activities that reduce the risk of harm from a bushfire, providing a safer environment for students and the beating heart of communities across the state.

The Planned Maintenance Program provides funding to address high-priority issues, with the funding stream ensuring every school has the resources to ensure a safe, modern, and properly maintained environment.

In the past nine years, the Andrews Labor Government has invested $14.9 billion to build new schools and deliver more than 1,940 school upgrades.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins

“Every student should have access to a great school no matter where they live, that’s why we’re supporting local schools with the resources they need to make a difference to the educational outcomes of students across the state.”

“Our record investment in school infrastructure is delivering for our hard-working school communities, while ensuring that right here in Victoria we continue to be recognised as the nation’s Education State.”

“The Planned Maintenance Program funds repairs and essential maintenance in local schools across Victoria, ensuring all students and staff have safe and modern learning facilities they need to thrive.”

Quote attributable to Member for Werribee Tim Pallas

“We’re making sure schools in Werribee are safe and comfortable – giving our students the best possible settings to learn and thrive in.”