Primary school upgrades funded

FOUR schools in the Ballarat region are the latest beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund.

Little Bendigo Primary School, Yuille Park Community College, Magpie Primary School, and Linton Primary School are sharing a pool of $2.7 million for campus improvements.

“I’m thrilled to see Ballarat public schools will be recipients of the Albanese Government’s School Upgrade’s Fund,” said Member for Ballarat Catherine King.

“It is exciting to see that our local schools will be receiving these substantial upgrades, which will help deliver better outcomes for children in our community.

“From new playgrounds to refurbished basketball courts and better green space, I know this investment will go a long way to improving the life and learning of the children of Ballarat.

“The Australian Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund is making a real difference for schools, teachers and students throughout Ballarat.”

Linton Primary School is set to receive $477,734 for an upgraded basketball court and landscaping, while Little Bendigo Primary School has been allocated $803,232 to put roofing over an asphalt sports court, and undertake resurfacing.

Magpie Primary School is set to replace a hard court and fencing with $498,499, while Yuille Park Community College is receiving $919,576 for a new playground and drainage.

Forest Street Primary School, Pleasant Street Primary School, Our Lady Help of Christians School, Yuille Park Community College, Magpie Primary School, Creswick North Primary School, Napoleons Primary School, and Shelford Primary School are all previous recipients of the Schools Upgrade Fund’s last round of grants.