More students in Monbulk and Emerald will soon have access to first-class classrooms and facilities.
The State Government recently announced that upgrades will commence at Monbulk Primary School and Emerald Secondary College.
Harris HMC Constructions has been appointed to complete the upgrade at Monbulk Primary School with works set to be completed by 2022.
It will include a new Grade 5 and 6 building, new administration building, a new library and two new competition-grade outdoor netball courts.
“These local upgrades are part of the school building boom that is happening right across Victoria,” Mr Merlino said.
“Upgrading Monbulk Primary School will give local students access to great classrooms and facilities, because you can’t deliver a first-rate education in second-rate classrooms.”
Emerald Secondary College is one of 33 schools given the green light to start planning for upgrades and new builds under the Infrastructure Planning and Acceleration Fund.
The school will receive $558,000 to plan for an upgrade at the college.
“We are providing students and teachers across the state 21st Century learning facilities to enable them to reach their full potential – that’s why Victoria is the Education State,” Mr Merlino said.
“Planning for school upgrades in the future will provide a much-needed boost to our economy as we get on with the post pandemic recover.”
The Victorian School Building Authority will reportedly work with the school community and provide principals and school leaders with Bricks and Mortar training, which covers the process schools should follow to successfully manage their project.
According to the State Government, developing detailed designs for the college will mean the project is shovel-ready once capital funding is allocated.
