Local primary schools to receive major infrastructure boost while supporting local jobs
7 May 2009 Jenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga, today announced that seven local primary schools in Jagajaga will receive $11.2 million for major new infrastructure projects under Round One of the Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) program. “It is wonderful to see our local schools and our local community benefit from the Government’s huge investment in new school buildings,” Ms Macklin said.
Construction and refurbishment work will commence as soon as possible. Many of the projects are planned to begin this month and will provide immediate support for local jobs and communities.
“By investing in our local schools, the Rudd Government is helping to keep local contractors, tradies, truck drivers and small businesses working during these difficult days while providing infrastructure which will benefit school students for years to come.”
The seven local schools to receive funding are:
Banyule Primary School $2,000,000 Bellfield Primary School $750,000
Bundoora Primary School $2,000,000
Eltham East Primary School $3,000,000
Haig Street Primary School $750,000
Olympic Village Primary School $750,000
St Bernadette’s Parish School $2,000,000
The funding is being used to build new classrooms, multipurpose halls, libraries and other learning spaces.
Jenny Macklin encouraged all local primary schools to submit applications for Round Two which closes on 15 May 2009 and Round Three which closes on 10th July 2009.
This first Round is for 20% of projects, while further successful school projects will be announced in the coming months.
“Today’s announcement is another big step in delivering the Building the Education Revolution, a key element of the Government’s $42 billion Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan,” Ms Macklin said.
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