By Laura Michell
A third government secondary school will open its doors in Craigieburn for term one next year.
Construction of Craigieburn South Secondary School started on March 15, with Yuroke MP Ros Spence turning the first sod.
The school, being built on the corner of Elevation Boulevard and Debonair Parade, will cater for 1200 students from Craigieburn south and surrounding areas.
The $24 million school was funded in last year’s state budget.
Ms Spence said the school would help cater for “booming” school enrolments.
“By building this school we are providing local families with the facilities they deserve and creating brighter futures for our students,” she said.
“Craigieburn families have been calling for an additional secondary school and I am very pleased that we are delivering it.”
Craigieburn South Secondary School is one of five new schools set to open in Hume in the next three years.
Greenvale North West an Merrifield West primary schools are planned to open in 2021, with Kalkallo Common Primary School and Greenvale Secondary School opening in 2022.
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