The Allan Labor Government is making sure schools across Victoria are well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season by providing grants to slash vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire.
Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant today announced Wallington Primary School and Point Lonsdale Primary School are among 332 government schools across 348 campuses that would share in 16.9 billion in public education projects over the past decade, building new schools and upgrading more than 2,000 schools while supporting more than 26,000 jobs in construction and associated industries.
The Allan Labor Government is ensuring local schools are as safe and prepared as they can be. We continue to provide Victorian students with access to world-class environments for learning and thriving in the Education State.
Quotes attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant
"These grants will assist is preparing schools across the Bellarine for the summer months by undertaking important work to reduce the risk of harm to school facilities in the event of a bushfire."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll
"We know how devastating bushfires are and just how long-lasting their impacts can be, and that's why we're continuing to support schools to be as fire-ready as possible."
"These grants will help more than 330 schools at risk of fire clear vegetation - to protect their classrooms and facilities in the event of a bushfire."
