Nuriootpa Primary School projects having a positive impact in local community

Friday, 23 October 2009

Building the Education Revolution (BER) works are well underway at Nuriootpa Primary School in South Australia, with positive impacts being felt at the local level.

Nuriootpa Primary School received $2.5 million in funding under the Primary Schools for the 21st Century element of BER for the construction of a new multipurpose hall.

"The local building contractor building the new hall is CO Junken Builders Pty Ltd who actually first built the school back in 1977," explained School Principal, Ms Sue Toone.

Managing Director of CO Juncken Builders Pty Ltd, Mr James Gerhardy, said "The continuity of work has been great for business as we have been able to retain existing staff.”

“In addition, the extra work is having a positive spin off effect to local subcontractors in the area," said Mr Gerhardy.

Nuriootpa Primary School also received $150,000 under the National School Pride Program of BER for a range of school refurbishments, including a new sandpit with shade cover for Junior Primary students, new carpet for its teaching areas, and a small outdoor classroom area.

Local tradespeople have been used to undertake the refurbishment works at Nuriootpa Primary.

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