MT KILCOY SCHOOL SCORES FUNDING TO REPLACE WATER TANKS
Published Thursday, 13 September, 2007 at 12:06 PM
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 $11,000 to replace existing water tanks with a new 10,000 litre poly tank at Mount Kilcoy State School.
Mr Schwarten said the funding is great news for the school community.
“It’s no secret that we are in the midst of the worst drought on record and everyone is playing their part in reducing water use and harvesting rainwater to minimise the pressure on our dams,” Mr Schwarten said.
“I am pleased this funding from the Department of Public Works’ emergency maintenance fund will allow for the replacement of the existing water tanks on the south-western side of the building and the installation of a new, 10,000 litre poly tank.
“The funding will also allow for repairs to the lid of the water tank on the eastern side of A Block.”
Mr Schwarten said the funding demonstrated the State Government’s commitment to properly maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
“Work is expected to start in the near future and every effort will be made to minimise disruption to classes.”
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.
He said QBuild – the State Government’s construction and maintenance division – would manage the project.
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832
Mr Schwarten said the funding is great news for the school community.
“It’s no secret that we are in the midst of the worst drought on record and everyone is playing their part in reducing water use and harvesting rainwater to minimise the pressure on our dams,” Mr Schwarten said.
“I am pleased this funding from the Department of Public Works’ emergency maintenance fund will allow for the replacement of the existing water tanks on the south-western side of the building and the installation of a new, 10,000 litre poly tank.
“The funding will also allow for repairs to the lid of the water tank on the eastern side of A Block.”
Mr Schwarten said the funding demonstrated the State Government’s commitment to properly maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
“Work is expected to start in the near future and every effort will be made to minimise disruption to classes.”
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.
He said QBuild – the State Government’s construction and maintenance division – would manage the project.
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832