Building the Education Revolution New and Upgraded Buildings in every Australian School
Source: Australia. Prime Minister. Media Release
"To boost jobs and invest in Australia’s long term future the Rudd Government will build or upgrade buildings in every one of Australia’s 9,540 schools.
Building the Education Revolution is a $14.7 billion long term investment to improve the quality of facilities, like gymnasiums, libraries and science labs in Australian schools.
Building the Education Revolution will commence in 2008-09 and will:
Build or upgrade large scale infrastructure, such as libraries and multipurpose halls in every primary school, special school, and K-12 school in Australia.
Build around 500 new science laboratories and language learning centres in high schools with a demonstrated need for upgraded facilities.
Provide up to $200,000 to every Australian school for maintenance and renewal of school buildings and minor building work "