RENOVATION BOOST FOR OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS IN RIPON

The Allan Labor Government is delivering students in AREA the first-class facilities they deserve, supporting better learning outcomes with upgrades and maintenance rolling out to schools across the state.

Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett today congratulated both Ararat West Primary School and Beaufort Primary School as two of 58 successful schools that will share in $25 million for for a range of small-scale refurbishments, such as bathroom, playground, and fencing repairs, through the 2024/25 round of the Labor Government’s Capital Works Fund.

Ararat West Primary School will receive $343,566 to refurbish the school's student toilets. This will make them more pleasant, and improve cleanliness and hygiene.

Beaufort Primary School will receive $497,696 to build a cover for the school’s basketball courts. It will provide shade and rain cover so students can use the courts in all types of weather.

The Labor Government has invested $16.9 billion over the past 10 years to build new schools and deliver more than 2,000 school upgrades − supporting more than 26,000 jobs in construction and associated industries. 

We are getting on with the job of building new schools as we gear up to open 100 new schools by 2026.

The Victorian School Building Authority will work with successful schools from early 2025 to deliver their projects.

All construction is set to be finished by the end of May 2026.

Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll

“Every student deserves world class facilities at their school. We will continue to invest in renovating school facilities, making sure we meet the needs of every child.” 

“Every family wants the best for their kids – the best education in state-of-the-art facilities.  Our record investment in school infrastructure is delivering for our hard-working school communities in the Education State.” 

Quotes attributable to Martha Haylett, Member for Ripon

"All Victorian students deserve the very best facilities to learn in - no matter where they live. These upgrades will make a real difference, and it has been a pleasure working with local schools to get it done."