03 Aug 2017
Eva Lawler
Minister for Education
The Territory Labor Government is delivering on a key election commitment to
provide $300,000 to every NT school to enhance learning environments for
students.
Students at Bakewell Primary school have returned from semester break to a new
covered walkway which will be completed in the coming weeks and a drop-off
zone, while Gray Primary School’s irrigation system was refurbished making the
school more ‘water smart’.
Minister for Education and Member for Drysdale Eva Lawler said the upgrades
were a perfect example of the value of the Building Better Schools initiative.
“We promised this project and we are delivering because we believe if you put
children at heart of our decision making process, the results follow,” Ms
Lawler said.
“Building Better Schools is a wonderful initiative that not only provides much
needed infrastructure upgrades to every Territory school, but also boosts our
economy by creating jobs for local contractors.
“Budget 17 will see 54 Territory schools receive their $300,000 including three
more schools in Palmerston: Driver Primary School, Palmerston Senior College
and Rosebery Middle School.
“As
Minister for Education, and a local member, it’s great to see work being done
in the Palmerston region and I look forward to coming back and seeing the
completed works at the other three Palmerston schools.”
Bakewell Primary School Acting Principal, Paul Nyhuis said the Building Better
Schools works contributed to providing a safer school environment.
“Student wellbeing and safety is paramount at Bakewell Primary School and the
new facilities will ensure that all Bakewell students and families are able to
arrive and depart school safely,” Mr Nyhuis said.
“A safe, designated area allows our students and community to be protected from
the elements when arriving and leaving school.
“The addition of the bus parking bay has been included to provide a smooth and
convenient flow for traffic.”
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