Budget 2022–23
Mr WYNNE (Richmond—Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing) (10:05): Last week the 2022–23 state budget delivered important support for local projects in my electorate of Richmond. From classrooms to community sporting clubs, this government has delivered a variety of community infrastructure that is of enormous benefit to my community. The budget contains massive investments for Victorian schools because the Andrews Labor government is committed to investing in the future of our children. It is why Victoria is the Education State. $7.2 million is being invested to upgrade and modernise Yarra Primary School, fully funded in this budget. Yarra Primary School is a historic and vibrant school in the electorate; it opened its doors to the kids of Richmond in 1888. I had the pleasure of visiting the school with the Premier and our candidate for Richmond, Lauren O’Dwyer, where we met with the students who of course will benefit richly from these major upgrades. I thank the Minister for Education for this funding and his unwavering commitment to students and giving them the classrooms they deserve.
We are also investing $6.3 million in stage 2 of the historic Brunswick Street Oval redevelopment. This will go towards the construction of community rooms and upgrading the existing tennis pavilion and create storage space under the existing grandstand, a fitting tribute to the mighty Fitzroy Reds, who play their games at this much-loved oval.