The Allan Labor Government is ensuring Victorian students have access to the outstanding learning environments they deserve by funding more small-scale upgrades to schools across the state.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes has announced that several schools in Northern Victoria will share in funding for a range of small-scale refurbishments through the Capital Works Fund, such as bathroom, playground and sporting oval upgrades.

These schools include:

• Arthur’s Creek Primary School will receive over $435,000 to refurbish student toilets
• Hurstbridge Primary School will receive almost $300,000 for an inclusive playground upgrade
• Jamieson Primary School will receive almost $50,000 for an oval upgrade
• Beverford District Primary School will receive over $480,000 for upgrades to their covered outdoor learning area
• Lancaster Primary School will receive almost $50,000 for an oval and cricket pitch upgrade
• Katandra West Primary School will receive almost $300,000 for outdoor upgrades consisting of an inclusive outdoor are and a sensory walking path
• Orrvale Primary School will receive over $330,000 to refurbish student toilets

The fund supports projects that upgrade the condition, character or inclusiveness of Victorian schools.

The Victorian Budget 2025/26 includes an extra $25 million for the fund, helping more schools deliver essential works including $9.2 million for toilet upgrades at 21 schools across the state.

Since 2024, 122 schools have gained grants from the $50 million invested in the Capital Works Fund.

The Labor Government has invested more than $18.5 billion to build new schools and upgrade more than 2,300 existing ones – supporting more than 30,000 jobs in construction and related industries.

Quotes attributable to member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

“We are delivering upgrades to schools in Northern Victoria to make sure local students and teachers have the facilities they deserve.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll

“We know that small projects make a big difference, whether it’s providing inclusive places to eat lunch and socialise, upgrading toilets or ensuring open spaces inspire kids to be active outdoors.”