The Department of Education has welcomed a package of upgrade projects it says will support improvements and modernisation in 63 of Western Australia’s public schools.
In a statement, the Department said the works are to be carried out over the next four years and would include major additions to burgeoning secondary schools, new sports halls, classrooms, specialist facilities and refurbishments.
“A total of 46 metropolitan schools will receive upgrades totalling $201.2 million, while 17 regional schools will share in a total of $118 million,” the Department said.
It said that among the projects were $32 million for a major upgrade to provide classrooms and facilities for up to 600 students at Carine Senior High School; $18.3 million for a new performing arts centre, sports hall and classroom building at Lynwood Senior High School; and $10 million for a school rebuild at Westminster Primary School.
Announcing the package, Premier Mark McGowan said the capital works undertaking had dual aims — to create an injection of local jobs for workers and deliver exceptional learning facilities for children and teenagers.
“The school upgrades form part of my Government’s unprecedented $5.5 billion investment in our State as we move into the recovery phase of COVID-19,” Mr McGowan said.
Minister for Education and Training, Sue Ellery said the significant package of work would see ageing infrastructure at public schools upgraded to create top-rate learning spaces for students.
“These works come on top of major school infrastructure already announced, such as Stage Two of the flagship Bob Hawke College, additions to Ridge View Secondary College and a new school for Piara Waters,” Ms Ellery said.
More information, including a list of the major upgrades, can be accessed at this PS News link.
