The Liberal and Nationals will invest $16 million to complete Stage 1 of Broadford Secondary College’s master plan, delivering purpose-built facilities including a new STEM and arts centre.
The Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland made the announcement on Monday (26 October), alongside Shadow Minister for Education Brad Rowswell, and said Broadford Secondary College students deserve modern, permanent classrooms that support their learning, not another portable classroom to make do with.
Ms Cleeland said Labor had let Broadford Secondary College down after 12 years in government, failing to deliver the funding and facilities needed to keep pace with the school’s growth.
“Broadford is growing, the school is growing, and students deserve facilities that grow with them,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Instead, Labor’s answer has been to keep putting portable classrooms on the site, with many relying on generators to operate, rather than delivering the permanent facilities this school needs.
“Basic portable classrooms cannot provide the specialised learning environments students need for subjects like science and art.
“Labor had 12 years to get this right. They promised funding in the 2026-27 State Budget, only for that commitment to disappear when the Budget papers were handed down.
“Students, families and teachers deserve better than another broken promise.”
Ms Cleeland said the $16 million commitment would provide a clear pathway towards delivering the facilities Broadford Secondary College needs for the future.
“This is about giving local students access to the facilities and opportunities they deserve, without having to miss out because they live in a growing regional community,” Ms Cleeland said.
Mr Rowswell said a Liberal and Nationals Government would back regional Victoria with the investment communities needed to grow and thrive.
“Our Fair Share Guarantee means regional communities like Broadford will get a fairer share of infrastructure investment, so growing schools can get the facilities they need,” Mr Rowswell said.
“Broadford Secondary College has waited long enough. It is time to stop making do with temporary solutions and deliver the permanent facilities students deserve.”
