Mill Park Secondary College’s ageing buildings will be freshened up, with the school receiving $1.5 million in maintenance funding from the state government.
The money will be used to update buildings at the school’s two campuses – at Moorehead Drive, Mill Park, and Civic Drive in Epping. The buildings are more than 20 years old.
The money was awarded as part of last month’s state budget.
Principal Trish Horner said the money would enable the school to paint ageing classrooms, replace carpets in high-volume areas and fix roof leaks.
Work will be done on the Moorehead Drive campus to redesign the staff room and replace rotten wooden windows.
The work is expected to be finished early next year.
Ms Horner said the money would allow the school to divert its own maintenance funds to other projects.
Mill Park MP Lily D’Ambrosio said the funding would help provide a safe and efficient learning environment for students and teachers.
“The Andrews Labor government has committed to making Victoria the education state,” she said.
“Central to this is ensuring families have access to high-quality schools. I am proud to see Mill Park Secondary College take this important next step in rebuilding the school facilities.”
