Published Friday, 29 August, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
FUNDING FOR REPAIRS AT HOMEBUSH SCHOOL
Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $13,000 in funding for maintenance at Homebush State School.
Mr Schwarten said a recent inspection of the school by QBuild officers identified the need for verandah repairs to Block A.
“I am delighted that funding from the Department of Public Works’ emergency maintenance fund is available to enable this project to be completed,” Mr Schwarten said.
“Timber decking and floor joists will be replaced and hand rails repaired to the front verandah of Block A.”
“The work will be completed as soon as possible with every effort being made to minimise disruption to classes.”
Mr Schwarten said the funding demonstrated the Bligh Government’s commitment to properly maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
“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.
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832
Mr Schwarten said a recent inspection of the school by QBuild officers identified the need for verandah repairs to Block A.
“I am delighted that funding from the Department of Public Works’ emergency maintenance fund is available to enable this project to be completed,” Mr Schwarten said.
“Timber decking and floor joists will be replaced and hand rails repaired to the front verandah of Block A.”
“The work will be completed as soon as possible with every effort being made to minimise disruption to classes.”
Mr Schwarten said the funding demonstrated the Bligh Government’s commitment to properly maintaining public infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
“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.
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832