MAINTENANCE FUNDING FOR WALLAVILLE SCHOOL

Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced more than $14,000 in funding for improved drainage at Wallaville State School.

“The work will involve the rectification of stormwater drainage to the eastern end of Block A and the Prep Year Building. A new concrete spoon drain will be installed and disturbed work areas will be repaired with top dressing and new turf,” Mr Schwarten said said.

“The work will be completed as soon as possible with every effort being made to minimise disruption to classes."

Mr Schwarten said a recent inspection of the school by QBuild officers identified the need for the maintenance work.

“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.

QBuild, the State Government’s construction and maintenance division, will manage the work.

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 projects."

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