Sixteen Queensland state schools share $40m for classroom, playground upgrades

The funding allocations, which range from $420,000 to $15m, will be used to upgrade classrooms, install new playground equipment, and replace temporary demountables.

The Albanse government has announced a $40m windfall for Queensland schools.

Sixteen Queensland state schools, most of which are in regional and remote areas, will share$40m in federal funding for crucial infrastructure upgrades.

State Education Minister Di Farmer and Federal Education Minister Jason Clare will formally announce the second round allocations for the Schools Upgrade Fund on Thursday.

The funding allocations, which range from $420,000 to $15m, will be used to upgrade classrooms, install new playground equipment, and replace temporary demountables.

Schools with the greatest needs were prioritised, particularly those with high numbers of students from low-socio economic backgrounds, First Nations, and students with disability.

Education Minister Di Farmer welcomed the funding to Qld state schools. Picture: Dan Peled

Second round funding applications were open to all state schools and closed in February.

Schools submitted their projects to their relevant state and territory education departments, which then made recommendations to the Federal Government.

Ms Farmer welcomed the federal allocations for Queensland public schools.

“All students across Queensland deserve to have the best possible start in life so that they can meet their potential,” she said.

“Upgraded and improved workplaces for teachers and school staff help them to deliver the best education possible.”

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said all children doesn’t equal access to modern facilities. Picture: David Swift

Mr Clare said all students deserved a quality education with equal access to modern facilities.

“From upgrading science and tech rooms, to new playgrounds and replacing demountables, this funding will deliver upgrades to public schools that need it the most,” he said.

“This is another important step in building a better and fairer education system.”