Melton electorate
Mr McGHIE (Melton) (14:41): (6521) My constituency question is to the Minister for Education. The Andrews Labor government has made a commitment to open up 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026. In this year’s budget, funding was included for a new primary school in Brookfield, opening in 2024. This education investment into Melton from this year’s budget also included funding for land at Cobblebank for a secondary school, funding for acquiring land in the Weir Views area for a new Toolern Waters primary school, $10.68 million to upgrade and modernise the existing facilities at Darley Primary School and the massive $31.77 million to practically rebuild Staughton College in Melton South. The residents of Brookfield are excited for this investment into their community and elsewhere in Melton. Residents are looking forward to benefits, such as reduced traffic congestion. Minister, could you provide my constituents an update on these sensational educational investments for the Melton electorate as the Andrews Labor government continues to deliver for Melton.