Western Australia spends $611 million on school buildings in one year
Western Australia spent $611 million on school buildings and upgrades last financial year.
Western Australia spent $611 million on school buildings over the past financial year. The Department of Education's annual report confirms this spending.
The biggest single project was stage two at Piara Waters Senior High School. It cost $73.2 million.
It added more classrooms and specialist facilities. Two new primary schools opened this year: Sunrise Primary and Wungong Primary.
Three more primary schools are under construction. They will open in 2027 in Alkimos, Banksia Grove and Piara Waters.
Education Minister Sabine Winton announced a $316 million program to upgrade 17 existing schools. The upgrades include new learning areas, sports halls and science facilities.
An additional $400 million will go to maintenance work across 61 schools.
- $611 million
- Annual spending
- $73.2 million
- Piara Waters stage 2
- $316 million for 17 schools
- Upgrade program
- 3 primary schools
- New schools opening 2027
Why it mattersRapid population growth in Perth's outer suburbs is putting pressure on school capacity. This investment shows the state's response to overcrowding.
AustraliaFamilies in Perth's fast-growing southern suburbs will get new school places, while older schools across Western Australia will get upgrades and air-conditioning improvements.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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