The Tasmanian Liberal Government is committed to record investment in new education infrastructure, with planning underway to deliver more than $320 million in capital projects.
Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the $320 million investment is in addition to the more than $500 million in new and upgraded education facilities that we have delivered since elected in 2014.
“Building new and improved schools right across our State is a key part of the Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future,” Minister Palmer said.
“The $320 million in new projects include a $188 million School Building Blitz that will deliver upgrades at 15 schools across Tasmania, which includes a $25 million redevelopment of Dodges Ferry Primary School."
Other schools to receive major upgrades include:
“Initial planning assessments to deliver the high-priority works at each school are underway, with a timeline for the works under development as part of the 2024-25 Tasmanian Budget process,” Minister Palmer said.
“We are also investing $32 million to build four super-sized Child and Family Learning Centres at Longford, Huonville, Scottsdale and Smithton.
“Each centre will be built specifically for the local community, with a Local Enabling Group that includes service providers, local families and educators to be established to guide the design and services of the new centres.”
The Early Childhood Education and Care sector will also be consulted on the new centres.
Attracting and retaining teachers in regional areas is another key priority of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.
“We have committed $15 million to build or upgrade teacher housing in our rural and remote communities,” Minister Palmer said.
“I’m pleased to announce work is already well advanced to scope upgrades to existing houses and identify sites for new homes in areas of high need.
“Importantly, engagement with schools and key stakeholders will occur to ensure these facilities meet the needs of our teachers.”
The Tasmanian Liberal Government will continue to invest in our schools, our teachers and our students, as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.