WORK STARTS ON LILYDALE HIGH SCHOOL UPGRADES

Friday, 31 July 2020

Students at Lilydale High School are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with an architect appointed to design the school’s exciting upgrade.

Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing today announced that Minx Architecture Pty Ltd has been appointed to design the school’s $3.2 million upgrade.

The upgrade will see Refurbishment of relocatable buildings, construction of outdoor learning spaces, and demolition of the administration building.

The Andrews Government has invested $6.1 billion to deliver more than 1,400 school upgrades, supporting over 7,500 construction jobs for Victorians.

Under the Government’s school building boom, a total of 100 new schools will open by 2026, ensuring every child has a great local school and a great start in life.

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

Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing

“We’re making sure that our schools have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and that every child is given every chance to succeed.”

“Lilydale families are a step closer to getting the great local school facilities their kids need to thrive.”