STAIRS TO BE REPLACED AT STATE SCHOOL
Published Friday, 09 November, 2007 at 11:35 AM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $12,000 in funding to replace the rear stairs to Block D at Pittsworth State School.
Mr Schwarten said the funding – from the Department of Public Works’ emergency maintenance fund – was great news for the community.
“A recent inspection of the stairs by QBuild officers identified that the stairs had seen better days and should be replaced,” Mr Schwarten said.
“This funding will allow for the removal of the current stairs and the installation of new hardwood timber stairs, a new concrete cement base pad and new steel handrails.”
Mr Schwarten said the work would be programmed to be undertaken as soon as possible with every effort being made to minimise disruption to classes.
“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 – will manage the project.
“This funding demonstrates the State Government’s commitment to properly maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community.”
Media contact: Scott Chandler (07) 3237 1832
Mr Schwarten said the funding – from the Department of Public Works’ emergency maintenance fund – was great news for the community.
“A recent inspection of the stairs by QBuild officers identified that the stairs had seen better days and should be replaced,” Mr Schwarten said.
“This funding will allow for the removal of the current stairs and the installation of new hardwood timber stairs, a new concrete cement base pad and new steel handrails.”
Mr Schwarten said the work would be programmed to be undertaken as soon as possible with every effort being made to minimise disruption to classes.
“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 – will manage the project.
“This funding demonstrates the State Government’s commitment to properly maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community.”
Media contact: Scott Chandler (07) 3237 1832