THE NSW Liberals and Nationals Government has pledged every public school in Murray will have its maintenance backlog wiped to zero by July 2020, ensuring students enjoy the best possible learning environments.
“Over the past four years this government has worked tirelessly to collaborate with our schools to ensure they are kept in the best condition,” Member for Murray Austin Evans said.
“We’re now wiping the slate clean and ensuring all outstanding maintenance jobs at our schools such as carpeting, roof maintenance and painting works will be carried out.”
Premier Gladys Berejiklian claimed the State Government inherited a $1 billion school maintenance backlog from the former Labor government.
“We have worked hard to reduce the maintenance backlog and I am delighted to confirm we will now clear it completely,” Ms Berejiklian said.
Education Minister Rob Stokes said the government would invest a further $449 million to clear the backlog by July 2020, bringing the total investment to nearly $1.3 billion.
“We are making the largest investment into public school infrastructure by any state government in Australian history. This investment shows our commitment to maintaining existing schools as well as building new ones,” Mr Stokes said.
