Macedon primary school's facilities are set to be upgraded

The $369,125 project includes a new multipurpose room and a modern library that will serve as a learning hub for students.

"We're making sure that our local schools have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and that every child is given every chance to succeed," Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said.

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"Macedon families are a step closer to getting the great local school facilities their kids need to thrive."

Over the last seven years, the state government says it has has invested more than $10.9 billion in building new schools and completed more than 1,700 school upgrades, creating around 13,500 jobs in construction and other industries.

It plans to open 100 new schools by 2026, with 62 new schools opening between 2019 and 2024.

"Every student should have a great school, no matter where they live," Education minister James Merlino said.

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The project is set to be completed by the end of 2022.

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 allocated $20 million to the Minor Capital Works Fund to improve learning spaces as well as the condition and character of schools.

More than 300 Victorian government schools have been allocated funding to fast-track priority projects under the Minor Capital Works Fund to improve learning environments as well as the condition and character of schools.

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