Students at Roxburgh Rise Primary School are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on a $156,000 upgrade due to get underway shortly.

Member for Yuroke Ros Spence today announced that Reliance Constructions has been awarded the construction contract, with work to get underway soon.

The project includes building upgrades and maintenance works to site infrastructure at the school.

The Andrews Labor Government is building the Education State so that every Victorian students gets the opportunity for a great education and every community has access to a great school.

The project is part of a $2.5 billion investment by the Labor Government to improve classrooms, upgrade facilities and build new schools across the state.

This school building boom has created more than 1,000 school upgrades and 56 new school projects across the state, supporting almost 5000 construction jobs to ensure all Victorian families have access to a great school no matter where they live.

To find out more about new schools and upgrades to schools in Melbourne’s outer north, visit the Victorian School Building Authority website at www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au

Quotes attributable to Member for Yuroke Ros Spence

“This upgrade will ensure Roxburgh Rise Primary School can continue to provide quality education, giving kids in our community a great start in life.”

“Along with upgrading schools and building new facilities, I’m proud that we’re investing in extra equipment, resources and support for local students.”