Alphington Primary School tops Daniel Andrews’ spending bill

We’ve gone through the documents to find out who were the big winners in this year’s State Budget for Darebin. See the big ticket items near you.

Darebin will be home to a new dog park. Picture: Hamish Blair

Schools, level crossings and public housing are the big ticket items coming out of this year’s State Budget.

The Labor Government will spend more than $30 million on schools across Darebin.

Reservoir High School received $3 million to replace old classrooms and Reservoir Primary School received $1 million for a new modular building and to upgrade their main block.

Preston Primary School received $1 million for roof repairs.

Elevated rail will be built over the Bell St, Oakover Rd, Cramer St and Murray Rd crossings.

Alphington Primary School will receive $14.1 million for a new senior campus for 200 additional students.

Fairfield Primary received $7 million to expand their learning facilities.

And Wales St Primary School received $4.1 million to upgrade multiple school buildings.

Frankie the pug and Rui Antunes.

The budget also confirmed four level crossings at Bell St, Cramer St, Murray Rd and Oakover Rd will be removed as part of a $6.6 billion investment to remove 75 crossings by 2025.

Labor state Preston MP Robin Scott said the budget was all about delivering on promises.

“These level crossing removals will transform the liveability of our neighbourhoods, making them an even better place to live,” he said.

The public housing developments at Stokes St, Penola St and Oakover Rd are budgeted at almost $16 million but less than $2 million is allocated this financial year.

Stage two of the works will deliver a minimum of 30 public housing properties and a mix of private housing.

The Darebin Falcons will receive $150,000 to support their VFLW side.

This is in addition to the 68 public housing units built in stage one of the project.

The government will honour their election promise of a dog park in Darebin, committing $5 million for up to 15 off-lead areas in Melbourne.

The exact location is yet to be determined but will be on under-utilised council or crown land.

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The site of the former Ruthven Primary School will get $150,000 to build a new barbecue area, play equipment and undergo garden renewal.

And the Darebin Falcons will receive $150,000 to support the team with uniforms and training equipment.

Thornbury aged-care provider Fronditha will receive $1.5 million to build their vertical village.

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