Daylesford students start 2018 with new facilities
Students in Daylesford can now enjoy new and refurbished facilities they can be proud of, thanks to the Victorian Government.
The Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today visited Daylesford Secondary College to open stage one of its $10.1 million upgrade, which includes a new music room and new science technology building.
Stage two of the project will include asbestos removal, a refurbishment to its technology block, construction of a new resources and learning centre and refurbishment works to the VCE centre, expected to be completed in November 2018.
The third and final stage will include landscaping works and a car park upgrade, which are also expected to be completed in November 2018.
The upgraded school will cater to over 450 local students.
Daylesford Secondary College is part of a $2.5 billion investment by the Government to improve classrooms, upgrade facilities and build new schools across Victoria.
This school building boom has delivered more than 1,200 school upgrades and 56 new school projects across the state, supporting almost 5,000 construction jobs for Victorians.
The Victorian Government is building the Education State, so that every Victorian student gets the opportunity for a great education and every community has access to a great school.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education, James Merlino
"It is part of our Government’s plan to make sure every student has access to the latest facilities and modern teaching to give them a great start in life."
Quotes Attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
"The new facilities will provide a big boost to the environment at Daylesford Secondary College with great new spaces to enrich students’ learning experience in and outside the classroom."
"Daylesford Secondary College is the only secondary school within the Hepburn Shire, so these upgrades are vital. Like me, I’m sure the students are very excited to the new-look Daylesford Secondary College and can’t wait to utilise these fantastic new facilities."
