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The NSW Government is continuing to improve the quality of classrooms and cut school power bills with five local schools benefitting from the latest round of the LED Lighting Upgrade Program.
The $157.8 million program was launched in October 2020 as a stimulus response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is replacing old inefficient lights in NSW public schools with smart LED lights.
Member for Oatley, Mark Coure, said the latest round of funding brings the total number of schools upgraded to 1000, with more than 1200 jobs being supported by the program.
“This program has utilised small to medium sized contractors to install the lights and this is great for local jobs and our economic recovery,” Mr Coure said.
Five local schools have been included in the latest round of the program which include:
“This program is delivering outstanding results for our community and this will enhance the learning experience while reducing electricity bills and better protecting the environment.”
Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said research has shown that improved lighting has a positive impact on students’ education.
“The NSW Government is not only investing record amounts in new and upgraded schools but is also improving existing classrooms, libraries, halls and administration areas for students right across NSW,” Minister Mitchell said.
“The Government is continuing to roll out record amounts of funding for our regions and schools are a major part of that investment.”
The installation works are being tendered using the Local Trades Scheme, allowing businesses and tradespeople the opportunity to bid for the work in their local community.
The NSW Government is investing $7.9 billion over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver 215 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.