Liberals pledge $8 million towards Bellbrae Primary School

THE Liberals have made a major play for the local education vote ahead of the state election, pledging to spend $8 million on Bellbrae Primary School if the party comes to power in November.

The school council has been advocating for better facilities at the school for some time, and estimate $8 million is needed to build four new learning community buildings (with four classrooms each), a fully-enclosed gymnasium, a multi-purpose sporting oval, staff and professional learning spaces, more storage, and specialist learning spaces such as a music room and a library.

The school – which has about 520 pupils and 60 staff – also uses tank water, and the funding would also be used to connect the school to mains water.

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and South Barwon MP Andrew Katos visited the school this afternoon to make the announcement.

For more, see Thursday’s Surf Coast Times.