Kyneton high school a step closer to completion

Students in the Macedon Ranges will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way upgrading Kyneton High School.

Member for Macedon today announced Raysett Constructions Australia Pty Ltd has been appointed to build Kyneton High School’s $10.9 million upgrade, which will help it deliver a 21st Century education for students.

These projects builds on the $10.9m of work already delivered by the Andrews Labor Government. This latest rounds of works will include the upgrade of Block J. The Victorian Budget 2021/22 invests $1.6 billion to build new schools and improve existing schools to make sure our kids have the bright futures they deserve.

In the past seven years, the Victorian Government has invested more than $10.9 billion in building new schools and more than 1,700 school upgrades, creating around 13,500 jobs in construction and associated industries. It is now ahead of schedule in its commitment to open 100 new schools by 2026, with 62 new schools opening between 2019 and 2024.

The Labor Government is building the Education State so that every student can access a great local school and get a quality education.

Quotes attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
"These upgrades are part of the school building boom that is happening right across our electorate and across Victoria."

"On ongoing upgrades at Kyneton High School will give our local students access to great classrooms and facilities and build on the $10.9m of works already completed at this great local school."