Spending welcomed in MacKillop

Your Say: Nick McBride MP, Member for MacKillop The Member for MacKillop, Nick McBride MP, has welcomed specific spending on Education and Health in this year’s Labor State Budget, but says there are still many areas that need to be addressed in the region. Mr McBride says he was pleased to see money directed towards upgrades to ageing school infrastructure, including a massive $9.7 million to the Meningie Area School. “The Meningie Area School has plans for a new Administration and Library area. I advocated to the Education Minister for this upgrade, and am pleased to see that the Government has listened and chosen to invest in this school.” Other schools in MacKillop to receive funding include the following: – Coomandook Area School – New science lab and LED lighting – Naracoorte High School – Refurbishment for music area – Naracoorte South Primary School – refurbishment of toilet facilities – […]

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