Wednesday, 13 August 2025

 Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (10:00): Last week I had the great privilege of representing the Deputy Premier Ben Carroll at Hillcrest Christian College in Clyde North, which, together with its neighbouring school, Rivercrest college, has just kicked off works for its new gym complex for students and also for the wider community to share in. It was terrific to take part in the event and to have Brendan Kelly, executive principal, as well as the deputy principals Jonathan Shrapnel, Andrew Hindle and Nicole Rietveld. Most especially, it was really wonderful to join with the students, some of whom will benefit from this fantastic new complex when it opens next year. It has all been made possible thanks to a commitment of $3.6 million from the Allan Labor government, along with funding from the school itself. It will both be a great asset for the school community as it continues to grow and provide great educational opportunities for students in my electorate. It will also provide wonderful opportunities for the ever-increasing demand for basketball courts in the City of Casey. The Casey Basketball Association has partnered with the school and will be making use of this great facility as well. I am very much looking forward to seeing the project take shape and come to completion.