Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, says an old, demountable-style classroom block at Blackbutt State School will finally receive funding to be refurbished.
Mrs Frecklington said Blackbutt State School was desperately in need of the upgrades and $250,000 has been announced for the works.
“Last October I visited Principal Gayle Williamson, the staff and students at Blackbutt State School and saw first-hand the difficult and cramped conditions in several of the classrooms,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“I pledged to lobby the State Government to highlight the urgent need for facility upgrades and request funding for renewal of these old buildings.
“We have now secured this funding and I would also like to congratulate Principal Gayle Williamson on her work to bring this to fruition.
“The classroom to be renovated is currently being used by the Year 4 and 5 students. I’m so pleased that the students and teachers can now look forward to improved conditions and a better teaching environment,” Deb said.
Photo: Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, during her visit to Blackbutt State School – with Principal Gayle Williamson and in one of the demountable building classrooms.
