The Allan Labor Government is making sure schools across Victoria are well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season by providing grants to slash vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes has announced close to 100 northern Victorian schools are among 332 government schools across 348 campuses that would share in $8.412 million to carry out essential maintenance work through the Bushfire Preparedness (Vegetation) Program (BPVP).
The program was introduced in 2018 to help schools undertake essential vegetation clearance around school buildings prior to the bushfire season and in accordance with municipal fire danger periods.
Schools receiving funds are listed on the Bushfire at Risk Register (BARR), with the work aimed at mitigating the risk of harm to the school’s community and buildings in the event of a bushfire.
The BPVP also provides a School Support Program, where an accredited Bushfire Planning and Design consultant visits a school twice a year to help them prepare for the upcoming bushfire season while also making sure they complete a Vegetation Management Plan every 3 years.
The Labor Government has invested $16.9 billion in public education projects over the past decade, building new schools and upgrading more than 2,000 schools while supporting more than 26,000 jobs in construction and associated industries.
The Allan Labor Government is ensuring local schools are as safe and prepared as they can be. We continue to provide Victorian students with access to world-class environments for learning and thriving in the Education State.
Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes
“This funding means that our staff and students can feel safe and prepared during the warmer months, and hopefully these works can ease any worries they may have during bushfire season.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll
“We know how devastating bushfires are and just how long-lasting their impacts can be, and that’s why we’re continuing to support schools to be as fire-ready as possible.”
“These grants will help more than 330 schools at risk of fire clear vegetation – to protect their classrooms and facilities in the event of a bushfire.”
LIST OF SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN VICTORIA RECEIVING THIS FUNDING FOR 2024-25:
Arthurs Creek Primary School
Avenel Primary School
Badger Creek Primary School
Baranduda Primary School
Barnawartha Primary School
Beechworth Primary School
Beechworth Secondary College
Benalla P-12 College
Bethanga Primary School
Beulah Primary School
Boort District P-12 School
Bright P-12 College
Bright P-12 College
Buxton Primary School
Chiltern Primary School
Christmas Hills Primary School
Chum Creek Primary School
Currawa Primary School
Dederang Primary School
Don Valley Primary School
Edi Upper Primary School
Eskdale Primary School
Falls Creek Primary School
Flowerdale Primary School
Gladysdale Primary School
Glenrowan Primary School
Greta Valley Primary School
Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton
Harrietville Primary School
Healesville High School
Healesville Primary School
Heathcote Primary School
Hoddles Creek Primary School
Hurstbridge Primary School
Jamieson Primary School
Kangaroo Ground Primary School
Kinglake Primary School
Kinglake West Primary School
Koondrook Primary School
Koorlong Primary School
Launching Place Primary School
Longwood Primary School
Manangatang P-12 College
Marysville Primary School
Merrijig Primary School
Middle Indigo Primary School
Middle Kinglake Primary School
Millwarra Primary School
Mitta Mitta Primary School
Mooroopna North Primary School
Mount Beauty Primary School
Mount Beauty Secondary College
Murrayville Community College
Myrrhee Primary School
Nangiloc Colignan and District Primary School
Osbornes Flat Primary School
Outdoor School
Ouyen P-12 College
Panton Hill Primary School
Peranbin Primary College
Porepunkah Primary School
Puckapunyal Primary School
Pyalong Primary School
Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School
Rubicon Outdoor School
Rubicon Outdoor School
Rushworth P-12 College
St Andrews Primary School
Strathewen Primary School
Talgarno Primary School
Tallarook Primary School
Tawonga Primary School
Tempy Primary School
The Alpine School
Toolamba Primary School
Toolangi Primary School
Ultima Primary School
Underbool Primary School
Upper Sandy Creek Primary School
Upper Yarra Secondary College
Wandiligong Primary School
Wangaratta Primary School
Warburton Primary School
Werrimull P-12 School
Wesburn Primary School
Whitfield District Primary School
Wooragee Primary School
Woori Yallock Primary School
Woorinen District Primary School
Wunghnu Primary School
Yaapeet Primary School
Yackandandah Primary School
Yarra Junction Primary School
