Wimmera schools allocated funding for repairs in 2021

Edenhope College, Horsham Special School and Horsham College are among 282 schools allocated as part of the $12.48 million scheme for Term 2.

A total of $70,000 has been put aside for Edenhope College for "high priority" maintenance tasks, including addressing issues with the school's roof plumbing.

Plumbing and structural issues are also at the forefront of Horsham Special School and Horsham College, which have been allocated $5000 under the scheme.

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The funding is the PMP's second round, coming after $10.4 million already provided to 230 schools through Term 1 PMP allocations and ensures existing buildings at Victoria's 1500 "state schools are safe, modern and properly maintained".

According to a statement, the program "ensures schools can undertake essential work to grounds and classrooms such as fixing roofs and windows, painting, resurfacing floors and replacing windows, as well as external landscaping works like pathways and lighting".

In announcing the funding, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, said the funding would boost the region's students.

"This investment ensures the Wimmera's students can learn in safe settings that complement the top-class education we are committed to providing," Pulford said.

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