Kiama MP Gareth Ward has touted that the NSW Government will undertake a significant maintenance blitz these school holidays.
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But only three Illawarra schools are set to benefit with little more than a lick of paint and fencing.
Two of these schools are in Mr Ward's Kiama electorate.
The Coalition government is investing over $35 million into maintenance works at 230 schools during the October school holidays.
Mr Ward said that the blitz means the NSW Government is another step closer to delivering the election promise of clearing the school maintenance backlog.
"We are committed to ensuring we provide the best facilities for the students and staff in our area and that includes attending to repairs and maintenance work to ensure existing schools remain in top condition," he said.
"The government will have completed approximately one third of the maintenance backlog following these holidays.
"The NSW Government has committed $449 million to clear the existing school maintenance backlog in all public schools by 30 June, 2020."
Albion Park High School and Jamberoo Public School will be receiving vital works, repairs and upgrades including new floor coverings, drainage, groundworks, fencing and painting.
Bellambi Public School is also set for upgrades to fencing and carpet as well as some painting.
Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the blitz was part of the government's commitment to ensuring every child in NSW has access to state-of-the-art facilities.
"We are investing a record amount into the education system in NSW, because we know how important it is for every child, no matter where they live - has access to a quality education," Ms Mitchell said.
"Our future doctors, farmers and teachers are being shaped in our public schools as we speak, so it's crucial that as a government we continue to support them as much as possible."
The government is investing $6.7 billion over the next four years to deliver more than 190 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW.
A spokeswoman said a record $1.3 billion was being spent on school maintenance over five years - which was the largest in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
Agron Latifi
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
