Locally based Senator Paul Scarr today announced St Peter Claver College in Riverview will benefit from the construction of a new Industrial Arts Building thanks to a Coalition Government grant.
Senator Scarr said the Australian Government would provide $2,371,038 towards the project through the Capital Grants Program, which provides funding for non-government schools to improve their infrastructure.
“Students and staff at St Peter Claver College will benefit from the construction of a new Industrial Arts Building with three design and technology rooms, two general learning areas, a material preparation area, and a project development room,” Senator Scarr said.
“St Peter Claver College has a wonderful school community, and these new facilities will further enhance the learning environment.
“Students and teachers thrive when their schools have modern, functional facilities. That’s why the Morrison Government is proud of the Capital Grants Program, which has benefited thousands of schools across the nation.
“Our Government is ensuring that every child gets a quality education no matter where they go to school. We are providing a record $314.7 billion for all Australian Schools from 2018 to 2029.
“We are delivering needs-based funding that is matched by national reforms that will drive better results, as recommended by David Gonski in his Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools.
“I congratulate St Peter Claver College on their successful grant application and look forward to seeing the positive impact the new facilities will have on students and our community.”
Senator Scarr said the funding announcement was one of 158 projects approved for funding under the Capital Grants Program to commence in 2021.
Schools that want to learn more about the Capital Grants Program can visit https://www.education.gov.au/capital-grants-non-government-schools.
