A TRIO of Hunter schools will receive funding for infrastructure upgrades.
Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon said Belair Public School will receive $31,150 for playground upgrades; Heaton Public School will receive $50,000 to improve its creative play space and Mayfield West Demonstration School will receive $50,000 for air conditioning and air ventilation in coming weeks.
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The funding is being delivered under the targeted round of the $270 million Schools Upgrade Fund, which is being rolled out to boost school infrastructure for students and combat the impacts of the pandemic.
"This is terrific news for these schools - especially for their students," Ms Claydon said.
"It means better equipment and facilities to help them learn and play in a top-class environment...everyone has had a tough couple of years and this funding is part of our efforts to help them bounce back." S
he encouraged schools to apply for funding under the open grant round, which is valued at $32 million and will be invested in things like new laptops and iPads, classroom upgrades and outdoor learning areas.
