$15,000 for primary school’s improvements

UNDERA Primary School is amongst almost 100 Victorian schools that will benefit from a share of $7.26M funding under the Planned Maintenance Program.

Undera PS has been allocated $15,000 to address high priority maintenance tasks identified in the school’s Rolling Facilities Evaluation, including ceiling repair, ceiling replacement, fascia repainting and handrail repair.

The grant will also be allocated toward high priority maintenance tasks identified in the schools Specialist Assessment to address the school’s roof issues.

Under the State Government’s Planned Maintenance Program, ongoing evaluation of school facilities and priority maintenance issues are being addressed by the fund to ensure Victoria’s 1,500 Government schools are safe, modern, and properly maintained to ensure students and staff are comfortable.

Minister for Education, James Merlino said, “This program is about ensuring that every Victorian school is well maintained and safe to provide the best possible environment for students to learn in.”‘