Schools across the Sunshine Coast will share in more than $12 million worth of new projects, minor works and upgrades thanks to a funding boost from the Palaszczuk Government.
Several state schools will be boosted with this funding, supporting local construction jobs.
Education Minister Grace Grace said the $12 million was part of a total of $220 million being invested across Queensland, improving school facilities and supporting 720 jobs.
“This funding is welcome news for these local communities but also for local tradies who will benefit from this investment in schools.
“It’s great to see projects such as a $300,000 refurbishment of the Performing Arts Block at Coolum State High School.
“An upgrade to the science classrooms at Burnside State High School, and refurbishments to the resource centre at Peachester State School also feature on the list.”
Ms Grace said the new funding would be a big job generator at a time when we need it most.
“Queensland’s economic recovery from COVID-19 begins with job creation and these works will help support jobs for local tradies,” she said.
“We always encourage our schools to engage local tradespeople to complete maintenance works and smaller jobs in schools.
“Interested tradies and contractors should contact the Business Manager in schools located in their local area.
“Contractors and tradies who want to be notified of opportunities for any future tender processes for larger projects can register on the Queensland Government QTender website, if they have not done so already.”
This funding boost is on top of the more than $253 million being invested in the region to deliver much needed facilities such as additional classrooms and refurbishments, as well as four brand-new schools.
Ms Grace said the programs across Queensland state schools were playing their role in stimulating the economy.
“We’re also supporting a consistent pipeline of work through the rollout of our Cooler Cleaner Schools Program,” she said.
“In total, our $477 million Cooler Cleaner Schools Program will support more than 1,500 jobs between now and June 2022 when its due to be completed.
“Over 650 schools across Queensland will benefit from air conditioning installations, making some 10,000 classrooms cooler and more comfortable.
“The program will also provide an additional $71 million over three years to create a virtual solar farm on school rooftops that will be used to power these additional air conditioners across the state.”
LIST OF PROJECTS ACROSS THE SUNSHINE COAST
School/project | Cost | Detail |
Maintenance for schools in the Buderim electorate | 609,000 | |
Minor Works for schools in the Buderim electorate | 112,000 | |
Mountain Creek State School – | 400,000 | Refurbishment of Block P Learning Spaces Including roof replacement |
Baringa State Primary School | 1,300,000 | Infill of Block C for 4 GLA |
Beerwah State School | 41,000 | Junior Playground Upgrade |
Caloundra State High School | 953,000 | New Security Fence |
Maintenance for schools in the Caloundra electorate | 521,000 | |
Minor Works for schools in the Caloundra electorate | 185,000 | |
Elimbah State School | 250,000 | Upgrade playgrounds for gross and fine motor skills |
Glass House Mountains State School | 250,000 | Refurbish Block A learning spaces |
Maintenance for schools in the Glass House electorate | 413,000 | |
Maleny State School | 250,000 | Refurbishment of Block B Learning spaces |
Minor Works for schools in the Glass House electorate | 179,000 | |
Montville State School | 200,000 | Refurbishment of Block F Learning spaces |
Peachester State School | 250,000 | Refurbish Resource Centre |
Buddina State School | 120,000 | Oval Resurfacing |
Currimundi State School | 200,000 | Refurbish Amenities Block |
Maintenance for schools in the Kawana electorate | 610,000 | |
Minor Works for schools in the Kawana electorate | 151,000 | |
Maintenance for schools in the Maroochydore electorate | 272,000 | |
Maroochydore State School | 350,000 | Refurbishment of Block of ECDP including shade structure over Outdoor Learning area |
Maroochydore State School | 67,000 | Junior Playground Upgrade |
Minor Works for schools in the Maroochydore electorate | 105,000 | |
Burnside State High School | 200,000 | Refurbishment of Block NSB – Science learning spaces |
Kenilworth State Community College | 150,000 | Refurbishment of Block B Learning spaces |
Maintenance for schools in the Nicklin electorate | 768,000 | |
Minor Works for schools in the Nicklin electorate | 314,000 | |
Noosa District State High School | 350,000 | Refurbishment of Block H Learning Spaces |
Coolum State High School | 300,000 | Refurbishment of Performing Arts Block |
Coolum State School | 250,000 | Refurbishment of Modular (6 Learning Spaces) |
Maintenance for schools in the Ninderry electorate | 401,000 | |
Minor Works for schools in the Ninderry electorate | 136,000 | |
Maintenance for schools in the Noosa electorate | 412,000 | |
Minor Works for schools in the Noosa electorate | 150,000 | |
Pomona State School | 52,000 | Adventure Playground Upgrade |
Sunshine Beach State School | 250,000 | Rectification to Outdoor Learning area adjacent Oval |
Beachmere State School | 275,000 | Refurbish Teaching Block 1 / SEP |
Maintenance for schools in the Pumicestone electorate | 279,000 | |
Minor Works for schools in the Pumicestone electorate | 102,000 |
