June 22nd, 2026Fixing up 50 public schools

Every child, no matter their postcode, deserves a world-class public education close to home. 

And the state government is delivering 121 new schools and more than 2400 school upgrades.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll said over $14 million from the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) will fund upgrades at 50 schools.

The PMP upgrades include school improvements like upgrading emergency shelters, replacing windows, drainage works and ceiling replacements.

In the Goulburn Valley, almost $1.2 million is being invested in Mooroopna North Primary School for works on its Shelter-in-Place building, as well as roof works and switchboard works.

More than $ 360,000 will fund vital upgrades at Oak Park Primary School including drainage, roofing and repainting works.

The PMP has now funded nearly $50 million in upkeep projects for 103 schools across Victoria this year alone.

“These projects are about supporting growing communities and ensuring every child has access to a high-quality learning environment,” Mr Carroll said.