The Allan Labor Government is ensuring students across Victoria will continue to have access to world-class facilities after maintenance works are carried out at our schools.

Ros Spence MP recently announced that both Mount Ridley College and Willmott Park Primary School will both receive funding as part of the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP).

Mount Ridley College will receive $147,172 for the rebuild of two ramps, a partial rebuild of six ramps, and minor works at one other ramp which were identified through the Ramp Safety Audit.

While Willmott Park Primary School will receive $187,894 for the complete rebuild of five ramps which were also identified through the Ramp Safety Audit.

The Planned Maintenance Program provides funding to address high-priority maintenance issues across Victoria’s government school network.

It ensures schools can undertake essential work in classrooms and other school buildings such as fixing roofs and replacing windows, painting, and resurfacing floors, as well as some external works like improving pathways.

Since 2014, the Labor Government has invested $16.9 billion in building new schools and more than 2,200 school upgrades, creating around 26,000 jobs in construction and associated industries.

Quotes attributable to Member for Kalkallo, Ros Spence MP:

“I’m thrilled that both Mount Ridley College and Willmott Park Primary School will be receiving funding as part of this important program for these much-needed works.”

“I’m looking forward to seeing these ramps improved and rebuilt so that our students can continue to learn in a good environment.” 

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll:

“This program is about ensuring that every Victorian school is kept up-to-date, so that every child can access a high-quality education in a high-quality environment.”

“We are constantly evaluating our schools and making sure every single classroom is safe,
engaging, and will complement the top-class education we are committed to providing.”