Positive response to industry information sessions in Victoria

Friday, 29 May 2009

Over 1,500 industry members attended a series of Building the Education Revolution information sessions hosted by the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development during April and May.

With Victoria’s Building the Education Revolution projects open for tender, there are many opportunities available for industry to get involved in this major infrastructure program.

The information sessions provided an overview of the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan, the Department’s approach to the Building the Education Revolution, timelines, and how contractors, material suppliers and manufacturers can get involved.

Paul Schlaphoff from St Hilliers Contracting said “This is a fantastic opportunity for industry and it’s important that we are ready to start projects in June. I have been able to retain staff and will be able to bring on new staff if we get Building the Education Revolution work”.

Funding for government schools in Victoria has already been approved for 243 primary schools, totalling $456 million, under the Primary Schools for the 21st Century Program along with 1,581 projects, totalling $204 million, under the National School Pride Program.

For more information visit http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/directions/buildingrevolution/industry.htm.

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