Natasha Griggs (Solomon, Country Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise today to speak about the great opportunities being provided to schools around Darwin and Palmerston, in my electorate, through the Capital Grants Program.

Five schools in my electorate have been awarded a total of $738,598 to improve infrastructure around their campuses so students can get the most out of their time at school. Last Friday, I visited each of the schools to announce the good news and I was received with welcoming arms.

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School will receive $37,000 to construct an outdoor sun-smart multidisciplinary learning space, while St Andrews Lutheran College will receive $84,534 to replace a water meter and a fire hose reel and box. St Mary's Catholic Primary School will receive $159,164 to construct a safe school entrance, including wheelchair access, while $188,500 will go to Mackillop Catholic College to fit out student toilet and change rooms. St John's Catholic College will receive $269,400 to refurbish the canteen facilities on their senior campus.

I realise that buildings alone do not make a school, but students attending each of these schools will benefit greatly from these enhanced facilities once they have been completed. Learning in an improved environment can make all the difference, and I thank the Abbott government for their investment— (Time expired)