The Andrews Labor Government proposes investing $50 million across the Yarra Ranges upgrading six secondary schools.
As part of the budget, Minister for Education and Deputy Premier James Merlino today announced the government proposes investing almost $50 million upgrading six secondary schools.
“This Lilydale and Upper Yarra Education Plan has been designed with the local community and it will help local schools work together with a new focus on subjects and issues that will help students get rewarding jobs and, ultimately, live rewarding lives,” Merlino said.
The proposed investment includes a $20 million investment in the Lilydale and Upper Yarra Education Plan with Lilydale High School, Lilydale Heights College and Upper Yarra Secondary College now set to develop complementary focuses – zoology, sustainability and outdoor environment respectively.
The proposed budget investment across the Yarra Ranges includes:
- $5.8 million to rebuild Lilydale High School’s Zoology Learning Centre and provide new admin facilities
- $8 million for Lilydale Heights College for a new Sustainable Learning Hub, gym and to create a ‘town centre’ where students can meet, learn and discuss issues
- $6.2 million for an Outdoor Environment Centre, other outdoor learning spaces and further upgrades at Upper Yarra Secondary College
- $7 million for Mooroolbark College to deliver a major new upgrade
- $8.5 million for Monbulk College to deliver Stage 3 of the school’s upgrade
- $13.9 million for Upwey High School for the next stage of the school’s upgrade
The record school infrastructure investment across the Yarra Ranges includes $11 million to upgrade Montrose Primary School, Don Valley Primary School, Hoddles Creek Primary School, Launching Place Primary School and deliver a new campus of The Alpine School, Don Valley.
More to come.
