Crisafulli Government delivers $130 million in state school upgrades

• The Crisafulli Government is delivering upgraded infrastructure across Queensland state schools, addressing growth areas and improving access to quality education.
• New classrooms will build the skills needed for the jobs of the future, including discovery centres, media studies rooms, design and robotic labs, and automotive workshops complete with real hoists.
• The Crisafulli Government has a plan for Queensland’s future after a decade of decline under the former Labor Government left a $441 million infrastructure backlog.

The Crisafulli Government has delivered $130 million in upgrades to 11 state schools, ensuring more students across Queensland have access to state-of-the-art facilities and a world-class education after a decade of decline under Labor failed Queensland's state schools. 

State schools in fast-growing communities will gain more classrooms and specialist learning spaces to help increase enrolment capacity for an additional 1,465 students.

The latest projects include a three-storey learning centre with 14 classrooms at Darling Point Special School and a state-of-the-art discovery centre with 12 classrooms and six specialist spaces at Bray Park State School, including a new robotics lab and media studies rooms.

A decade of decline under the former Labor Government left students behind and allowed classroom to crumble, with a $441 million repair bill racked up by a government that prioritised ribbon cutting projects over basic maintenance.

Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said the Crisafulli Government was delivering a fresh start for Queensland students, who deserve to learn in modern and fit-for-purpose spaces. 

“The Crisafulli Government is delivering upgrades where they’re most needed,” Minister Langbroek said.

“Five special schools have received upgraded to help meet surging enrolment demands, which have increased by 38 percent across the state since 2019, while other schools are gaining specialist learning spaces to deliver hands-on experience.

“This is about building the skills needed for future jobs and industries, so whether they want to pursue a traineeship, an apprenticeship or higher education, we can support them with their journey.

“After a decade of chaos and crisis under Labor, we’re getting students back on track by lifting literacy and numeracy results, improving attendance and behaviour, and investing in the infrastructure that offers them a world-class education.”

Bray Park State High School Principal Peter Turner said the new Discovery Centre had been well received.

“Students and staff just love our new Discovery Centre which has built pride and a sense of wellbeing in the school community,” Mr Turner said.

“This growth project has improved school capacity and strengthens our school’s reputation, in line with community expectations for quality infrastructure.”