Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Bendigo West electorate schools

Ms EDWARDS (Bendigo West) (09:49): Seven schools in Bendigo West are now a step closer to getting the great local school facilities their kids need with the appointment of architects. California Gully Primary School is set for its much anticipated $5.48 million upgrade now that Y2 Architecture has been appointed to design the upgrade. This historic school will be modernised to ensure students are learning in an environment designed for delivering modern education. This exciting upgrade is funded from the 2021–22 budget, and I cannot wait to see the designs.

As part of this government’s $20 million Minor Capital Works Fund, $455 665 will go towards Kangaroo Flat Primary School’s much-needed refurbishment of the toilet block, and E Plus Architecture have been appointed to deliver the design for this work. $172 165 will deliver a sensory garden with distinct learning areas at Camp Hill Primary School, and Architecture Matters Pty Ltd have been appointed to design this outdoor space. Architects One Design Office Pty Ltd have been appointed to design the Lockwood Primary School’s refurbishment of the female toilet block in the main school building to improve amenity, cleanliness and hygiene.

In Castlemaine there is $461 125 for redevelopment of Castlemaine North Primary School’s south-west corner of the school grounds into a safe play area for prep to year 2 students, including a high boundary fence, and a new shade sail is on the way. And at Campbells Creek Primary School there is a $454 125 upgrade of the playground and climbing wall, including installing sensory play panels and replacing shade sails. Ed Ewers Architecture have been appointed for these tenders, and I cannot wait to see the results.