DAN REPACHOLI MP

MEMBER FOR HUNTER

MEDIA RELEASE

EXTRA INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING FOR HUNTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The latest round of the Albanese Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will deliver $68 million in vital infrastructure projects for New South Wales public schools.

Under Round 2 of the Schools Upgrade Fund, 3 public schools across the Hunter electorate will benefit from a total of $5.8 million to build or upgrade infrastructure.

The successful projects include upgrading classrooms, installing new playground equipment and resurfacing and upgrading sporting facilities.

Some of the successful projects in Hunter electorate include:

• Cessnock East Public School - $1,200,000 for a playground upgrade.
• Wakefield Public School - $4,000,000 for upgrading classrooms, school buildings, facilities and accessibility.
• Cessnock High School - $600,000 for a sports precinct upgrade.

Public schools with the greatest need have been prioritised, including schools with high numbers of students from a low-socio economic background, First Nations Students, and students with disability.

Public schools which haven’t received significant capital funding in the last two years were also prioritised.

Round 2 was open to all public schools and applications closed in February.

School applications were reviewed by their relevant state and territory education departments which made recommendations to the Australian Government.

More information on the Schools Upgrade Fund is available at www.education.gov.au/schools-upgrade-fund

Quotes attributable to Dan Repacholi MP:

“The Australian Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund is making a real difference to schools, teachers and students in my electorate of Hunter and across New South Wales.

“Whether it is funding to build new classrooms, or a sports precinct, everyone wins when local schools get more support so teachers and students can enjoy better facilities.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:

“I want all students to get access to a quality education, including access to quality facilities to learn in and play on.

“From upgrading classrooms to new outdoor equipment, this funding will deliver upgrades to public schools that need it the most.

“This is another important step in building a better and fairer education system.”

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