A massive upgrade program over the next 12 months will smash through school maintenance backlogs across the Northern Tablelands, with schools to share in more than $7 million in funds as part of the 2017/18 NSW Budget.
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Almost 60 public schools will see upgrades, with works ranging from improved air-conditioning and amenities through to fresh paint, carpets and signage. This funding is a huge shot in the arm for schools across the region and will help principals take back control of their maintenance. This $7 million for the Northern Tablelands comes on top of a record spend in NSW schools.
Schools targeted for additional maintenance funding:
Armidale City Public School Inverell Public School
Ashford Central School Kellys Plains Public School
Bald Blair Public School Kentucky Public School
Barwon Learning Centre Kingstown Public School
Ben Lomond Public School Macintyre High School
Ben Venue Public School Mallawa Public School
Bingara Central School Martins Gully Public School
Black Mountain Public School Moree East Public School
Boggabilla Central School Moree Public School
Bonshaw Public School Moree Secondary College Albert Street Campus
Boomi Public School Moree Secondary College Carol Avenue Campus
Bullarah Public School Mungindi Central School
Bundarra Central School Newling Public School
Chandler Public School North Star Public School
Croppa Creek Public School Pallamallawa Public School
Deepwater Public School Red Range Public School
Delungra Public School Rocky River Public School
Drummond Memorial Public School Ross Hill Public School
Ebor Public School Sandon Public School
Emmaville Central School Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre
Garah Public School Tingha Public School
Gilgai Public School Toomelah Public School
Glen Innes High School Tulloona Public School
Glen Innes Public School Uralla Central School
Glen Innes West Infants School Warialda High School
Gravesend Public School Warialda Public School
Gum Flat Public School Wytaliba Public School
Guyra Central School Yetman Public School
Inverell High School