Baw Baw Shire Council has applauded the $22.097 investment as part of the 2021/22 Victorian Budget to upgrade Drouin Primary School.
The funding will upgrade and modernise the school, including replacing existing temporary facilities and adding 225 extra spaces in permanent facilities, as well as providing a competition-grade gymnasium.
The additional space will set the school up for generations to come, catering for Baw Baw Shire's rapidly growing community, which is expected to increase by over 20,000 people to 69,259 by 2026.
The project will also provide direct benefits to the local economy, supporting local jobs and suppliers throughout the construction period.
Quotes attributable to Mayor Cr Danny Goss
"This is a fantastic outcome for the Drouin community, offering local families the high-quality education facilities they deserve. Council would like to thank the Victorian Government for acknowledging the urgent need for new education facilities in our Shire and investing in our youngest residents. It's also important to acknowledge the work of Drouin Primary School for consistently advocating for this upgrade while continuing to offer their students with an excellent learning environment for their students."
