Premier and Minister for Education David Bartlett today revealed plans for the greatest school modernisation program in Tasmanian history.
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| Government Media Statement |
Feb 17, 2009
Greatest school modernisation program ever
to begin by June
Premier and Minister for Education David Bartlett today revealed plans for the greatest school modernisation program in Tasmanian history.
At a special meeting of school principals and School Association Chairs in Launceston, Mr Bartlett said there was an urgent need to commence projects eligible for funding under the $370 million Rudd Stimulus package.
?I want works to get underway in the first 35 schools by June of this year.
?This latest stimulus package provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to give our students the very best in learning facilities.
?If we are to extract every possible dollar from the Commonwealth?s latest stimulus package we must meet the very tight deadlines imposed.
?This means it will be necessary for principals and their Chairs to consult with their school communities and finalise plans for works by the 24th March.?
The Department of Education will begin working immediately with school communities to clarify priorities and design options.
Further information on the application process is available to schools on the Department of Education's intranet site under 'Latest Updates'.
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