Next step for school upgrades

ARCHITECTS have been appointed to work on three different school projects in a string of announcements made by the State Government last week.

Bendigo-based E Plus Architecture will design the toilet block upgrades at Kangaroo Flat Primary School.

Architecture Matters will take their works outside to plan Camp Hill Primary School’s sensory garden and learning areas.

They were also chosen to design an outdoor health and physical education hub at Bendigo Special Development School.

All three projects are funded by the State Government, with the upgrades at Kangaroo Flat Primary School totalling almost $456,000.

Works at Camp Hill Primary School are worth just over $172,000, and Bendigo Special Development School upgrades total just over $303,000.

The money was drawn from the Minor Capital Works Fund, used for priority projects that improve school learning spaces, condition and character.

Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan, said the projects would benefit school communities and provide employment opportunities.

“Every student should have a great school, no matter where they live,” she said. “That’s why we’re investing in hundreds of small but important projects that will make a big difference for schools and create jobs for Victorians.”

Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards, said the outdoor hub at Bendigo Special Development School would add to its “great learning environment”.

“The new outdoor space will add a wonderful new area for students to enjoy and learn in,” she said.

“We’re making sure that our schools have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and that every child is given every chance to succeed.”