- Published:
- Monday 22 June 2026 at 10:15 am
Every child, no matter their postcode, deserves a world-class public education close to home.
That’s why Labor has delivered a record investment in school infrastructure – delivering 121 new schools and more than 2,400 school upgrades.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll today announced over $14 million from the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) will fund upgrades at 50 schools.
The PMP upgrades include school improvements like upgrading emergency shelters, replacing windows, drainage works and ceiling replacements.
In the Goulburn Valley, almost $1.2 million is being invested in Mooroopna North Primary School for works on its Shelter-in-Place building, as well as roof works and switchboard works.
More than $ 360,000 will fund vital upgrades at Oak Park Primary School including drainage, roofing and repainting works.
The PMP has now funded nearly $50 million in upkeep projects for 103 schools across Victoria this year alone.
The annual maintenance and compliance budget for schools has grown nearly six-fold under Labor.
Jess Wilson’s $40 billion in cuts can’t happen without cutting support for schools.
The Liberals and Nationals cut more than $1 billion from education last time they were in office.
Only Labor has new solutions to make life easier, safer and more affordable for Victorian families.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll
“These projects are about supporting growing communities and ensuring every child has access to a high-quality learning environment.”
“While Labor is upgrading schools, the Liberals are planning cuts that put projects like these at risk.”