Ballina schools get Federal funding allocations
Three Ballina Shire schools have benefitted under the first round of the Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) program.
Biala Special School will receive $250,000 to go towards the construction of a library; Emmanuel Anglican College will receive $2 million for a library; and Richmond Christian College will receive $850,000 for a multipurpose hall.
“It’s wonderful to see our local schools and communities benefit from the Government’s huge investment in new school buildings,” Member for Page Janelle Saffin said.
“I know how much the schools will benefit from these new buildings, and of course this major investment in our area will also support local jobs and bring money into our communities.
“Construction and refurbishment work will begin as soon as possible, with many projects planned to begin this month.
“Today’s funding announcement is the first round of the $12.4 billion P21 national program which will deliver funding to every primary school for major building projects including libraries, multi-purpose halls and classrooms.
“I encourage all local primary schools to submit their applications for Round Two of the P21 funding which closes on 15 May, and round three which closes on 10 July, 2009.
“The P21 funding is the second phase of the Rudd Government’s $14.7 billion Building the Education Revolution investment, a key element of the $42 billion Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan.
“By investing in our local schools, the Rudd Government is investing in every community and helping to keep local contractors, tradespeople and small businesses working during the difficult economic times.”
