Two schools in Werribee will receive funding to deliver upgrades under the state government’s Minor Capital Works Fund.
Werribee MP Tim Pallas last week announced the funding would be fast-tracked as a priority project, to support local jobs.
Mr Pallas said that Wyndham Park Primary School would receive $262,165 and Thomas Chirnside Primary School would be given $66,120, to upgrade their playgrounds.
The upgrade projects are set to commence early next year.
“We are making sure that students in Werribee have access to the best school facilities and a great education,” Mr Pallas said.
“This investment is vital to Wyndham’s economic recovery and creating jobs in the education state.”
Mr Pallas also announced the state government would provide $54,500 to help the Werribee Coast Guard improve its Werribee South facilities.
“This vital project will improve the condition of critical infrastructure and ensure that the Werribee Coast Guard will be able to continue their incredible work keeping the community safe,” Mr Pallas said.
The Werribee Coast Guard is one of 125 projects sharing in $20 million from the Emergency Services Refurbishment Fund.
The fund aims to help volunteer emergency services agencies to carry out urgent maintenance and upgrades of their existing facilities and provide support to Victorian businesses and workers affected by the downturn in the Victorian economy, caused by the pandemic.
The volunteer agencies, which receive funding, will engage businesses from their local communities to undertake the upgrade work and to supply equipment and materials.
