Federal government invests $8m in NT’s schools infrastructure, classrooms, playgrounds
More than $8 million will be spent on upgrading 12 Northern Territory schools’ infrastructure, including new classrooms and playground reboots. Read the full list.
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Twelve NT schools will receive more than $8 million to upgrade and add critical infrastructure to their learning environments.
The upgrades range from new classrooms and teacher accommodations, to playground upgrades and shade structures.
Delivered under the second round of the federal government’s Schools Upgrade Fund, the largest project includes a new student classroom with an ablution block at Wugularr School for a price tag of $1.2 million.
The majority of the upgrades will be delivered to remote schools in line with Education Minister Mark Monaghan’s goals for the Territory.
“Every child, no matter where they live, deserves a quality education with quality
resources so they can succeed in life – whatever that success looks like for each child,” Mr Monaghan said.
“Today’s announcement builds on the strong partnership between the Australian and
Territory government who together fully funded Territory schools through a landmark
It comes as the NT government announces a record-breaking Education Budget for 2024.
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said the upgrades were an important step towards creating a better and fairer education system.
“I want all students to get access to a quality education, including access to quality
facilities to learn in and play on,” Mr Clare said.
“From upgrading classrooms to new outdoor equipment, this funding will deliver
upgrades to public schools that need it the most.”
Full list of school upgrades:
Amanbidji School – $430,000 for an outdoor covered basketball court
Barunga School – $450,000 for a shade structure over the playground, and a playground upgrade
Elliott School – $850,000 to replace a classroom
Gunbalanya School – $550,000 to repair the library building
MacFarlane Primary School – $400,000 for a playground upgrade
Mulga Bore School – $306,883 to install a shade structure over the basketball court
Nganambala School – $1.1m for an additional classroom and Visiting Officer Quarters (VOQ) teacher accommodation
Nganmarriyanga School – $650,000 for an outdoor education and culture space
Tennant Creek Primary School – $750,000 to enclose the basketball and tennis courts with a roof and walls
Willowra School – $1.1m for a new classroom
Wugularr School – $1.2m for a new student classroom with an ablution block
Yarralin School – $300,000 for new student classrooms and a facilities upgrade
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