$40,000 FOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT AT FAR NORTHERN SCHOOLS
Published Thursday, 16 August, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced funding of more than $40,000 for maintenance projects at three schools in Far North Queensland.
Mr Schwarten said the funding – from the Department of Public Works’ emergency maintenance fund – was great news for the school communities.
“More than $14,000 will be spent to undertake an upgrade to the amenities block at Mareeba State High School while $13,000 each will be spent on lighting at Ravenshoe Secondary College and roofing on Block B at Biboohra State School,” Mr Schwarten said.
“Each of these projects is important to its respective school community and I am glad that this funding can assist in bringing them to fruition.”
Mr Schwarten said the emergency maintenance fund was developed to complement existing maintenance programs and specifically to undertake projects that arose in the course of the year or that were unable to be completed by the school because of the magnitude of the cost.
Mr Schwarten said QBuild – the State Government’s construction and maintenance division – would manage the project.
“This funding demonstrates the State Government’s commitment to properly maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community,” Mr Schwarten said.
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Mr Schwarten said the funding – from the Department of Public Works’ emergency maintenance fund – was great news for the school communities.
“More than $14,000 will be spent to undertake an upgrade to the amenities block at Mareeba State High School while $13,000 each will be spent on lighting at Ravenshoe Secondary College and roofing on Block B at Biboohra State School,” Mr Schwarten said.
“Each of these projects is important to its respective school community and I am glad that this funding can assist in bringing them to fruition.”
Mr Schwarten said the emergency maintenance fund was developed to complement existing maintenance programs and specifically to undertake projects that arose in the course of the year or that were unable to be completed by the school because of the magnitude of the cost.
Mr Schwarten said QBuild – the State Government’s construction and maintenance division – would manage the project.
“This funding demonstrates the State Government’s commitment to properly maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community,” Mr Schwarten said.
Media contact: (07) 3237 1832