Senator for the ACT, Kate Lundy today attended the official openings for three schools in the ACT as part of the Australian Government’s Building the Education Revolution (BER).
- Duffy Primary School received $2.125 million in commonwealth funding for the construction of a shade structure and refurbishment of library and student facilities,
- Stromlo High School received $450,000 in Commonwealth funding for the construction of shade structure and the construction of a covered outdoor learning area and
- Malkara School received $925,000 in Commonwealth funding for refurbishment for extension and refurbishment of classrooms.
BER is a key element of the Federal Labor Government’s $42 billion Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan to support jobs, stimulate local economies and invest in important infrastructure for the long-term.
Senator Lundy congratulated all three schools on their new and upgraded facilities and spoke of the benefit to both the school and local community.
‘It has been fantastic to see local principals, parents and tradespeople working together to deliver these important projects,’ Senator Lundy said.
The National School Pride (NSP) element has delivered $19.355 million funding to 126 ACT schools for minor infrastructure and refurbishment.
The Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) element has delivered $221.55 million funding to 126 ACT schools for major new infrastructure.
Further information about this project and all schools funded is available at www.buildingtheeducationrevolution.gov.au or at: www.economicstimulusplan.gov.au
