Upgrades for Geraldton high schools under re-elected WA Labor Government

• $23.5 million for new gymnasium at Champion Bay Senior High School
• $8 million for upgrades at Geraldton Senior High School
• Part of WA Labor’s major $745 million commitment to deliver quality school infrastructure and facilities for Western Australian students

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will invest $23.5 million for a new gymnasium at Champion Bay Senior High School.

The school’s current gymnasium is ageing and the new facility will include multisport courts and infrastructure to support indoor sports, dance, drama and other extracurricular activities.

WA Labor will also commit $8 million for upgrades at Geraldton Senior High School.

The investment will support classroom refurbishments to upgrade learning environments for students, including new, modern air conditioning for classrooms and other facilities.

It will also include LED lighting upgrades to replace outdated lighting, improving classroom environments and delivering much improved energy efficiency.

The investment forms part of the major $745 million program to deliver quality school infrastructure and facilities for Western Australian students, reflecting WA Labor’s commitment to giving WA students the best education.

Comments attributed to Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti:

“School plays such an important role in shaping a young person’s future, and the environment they learn in plays a key part in that.

“That’s why we are committing to do what’s right for WA and continue our record investment in new and improved school infrastructure right across Western Australia.

“Only WA Labor has a plan and vison for continuing to provide world-class education to students in the State.”

Comments attributed to Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton:

“Hundreds of families send their children to both Champion Bay Senior High School and Geraldton Senior High School, so this is a big win for our local community."

“It’s important our schools and infrastructure can continue meeting the needs of our students and keep pace, particularly as our local population continues to grow.”