South Burnett Regional Council secures major school infrastructure boost

Five lucky South Burnett schools have secured $1.2m in funding, delivering major upgrades to their grounds, car parks and crossings.

The South Burnett Regional Council has announced six major upgrades to five of the region’s schools, after securing $1.2 million of funding.

The South Burnett Regional Council has announced six major upgrades to five of the region’s schools, after securing $1.2 million in funding.

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The developments are funded by the School Infrastructure Program and will be spent at St Mary’s Catholic College, Kingaroy State and State High School, St Joseph’s Catholic College and Murgon State and State High School.

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The developments are to be delivered in 2023 and 2024.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and Murgon State School will receive an upgrade from both crossings to a combined children’s crossing and pedestrian crossing including line marking, signage, furniture and concrete median protection.

St Mary’s Catholic College, Kingaroy will undergo a new footpath along east side of Kent St connecting Albert St and Fitzroy St, including an upgrade to the Carinya St pedestrian crossing.

A bus interchange will be installed at Kingaroy State High School and Kingaroy State School, an extension of the concrete medians between all bus parking bays will ensure protected pedestrian access.

Installation of drainage infrastructure and line markings at Murgon State High School will support safer use of the area, as well as a replacement of the existing food path from Krebs St to the school’s pool entrance.

A council spokesman said thanked the Department of Transport and Main Roads for their contribution to the projects.

“Council looks forward to continuing to work with DTMR and associated schools to improve safety in the community,” he said.

Councillor Gavin Jones was contacted for comment.

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