December 28th, 2022Maintenance ‘blitz’ hoped to help get new school year off to smooth start

Students and teachers at schools in Macedon are anticipated to benefit from a planned ‘maintenance blitz’, a local MP says.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas said the blitz – which includes repairing day to day wear
and tear, fixing roofs and windows, repainting walls, resurfacing floors and replacing windows,
pathways and stairs – will soon take place as part of the Planned Maintenance Program.
The program will see 80 schools across the state share in $4.51 million of funding for the works,
which will ensure the schools are safe, modern and properly maintained.
Planned Maintenance Program recipients in Macedon are:
Taradale Primary School has received $20,000 for addressing high priority maintenance tasks
including ceiling repair, external floor revarnishing, fascia repainting, roof repair, wall repainting,
shade structure repainting, addressing the school’s roof and structural issues.
Yandoit Primary School has received $55,000 for high priority maintenance works on the school’s
Shelter in Place building.
Macedon Primary School has received $64,189 and Gisborne Secondary College has received
$20,000.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas: “This program is about making sure students and teachers have access to the safe and modern learning environments they deserve.
“From repairing day to day wear and tear to external surface repainting and addressing roof issues –
the blitz will provide a huge benefit to our local schools and ensure they’re properly maintained.”