Eleven Townsville schools receive a pre-Christmas boost
Eleven Townsville schools will share in $200,000 worth of funding for security upgrades, new playgrounds and technology.
Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson said the money would be spent on small projects which will make a big difference.
“We all know the important role that schools play in our community, and how integral they are in setting our children up for success,” Mr Thompson said.
“An overwhelming number of principals and school groups put forward fantastic ideas to improve their schools, and it’s great to be able to provide funding for exactly what they’re after.”
Riverside Adventist Christian School will receive $20,000 to go towards a new fence along its border with the Ross River to ensure the safety of students.
“The Principal at Riverside Adventist told me they’d been having problems with crime and trespassing in the area, but also wanted to keep students safe from the water,” Mr Thompson said.
“This is exactly the kind of project we need to deliver for our community.”
Other projects funded include:
Aitkenvale State School | $20,000 | Playground Upgrade |
Heatley Secondary College | $20,000 | Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) Hub |
Hermit Park State School | $17,613 | Front Entrance Refurbishment |
Kelso State School | $20,000 | Playground Upgrade |
Kirwan State School | $20,000 | Playground Upgrade |
Railway Estate State School | $15,300 | Interactive Whiteboards |
St Patrick’s College Townsville | $20,000 | Learning Support Technology |
Thuringowa State High School | $20,000 | Entrance Upgrade |
Townsville Central State School | $8,910 | Office Refurbishment |
Townsville Community Learning Centre | $18,177 | Interactive ICT Equipment |
The grants have been delivered through the Local Schools Community Fund, and are in addition to the Coalition Government’s record funding of $310-billion for schools.
Work on the projects can start immediately, and must be completed by the end of 2020.
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