The Australian Education Union today congratulated the Rudd Government on its investment in school infrastructure.

“In addition to providing an important economic stimulus, today’s announcement is the most important infrastructure investment the Government can make.

“This investment will provide the opportunity for our schools to engage in urgent upgrades and to develop modern learning environments, which will improve education outcomes for our students,” AEU Federal President, Angelo Gavrielatos said.

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Schools around Australia will benefit from $14.7 billion over three years to construct school halls, libraries, indoor sports facilities and performing arts centres.

The package includes funds of between $250,000 and $3 million for primary schools for capital expenditure projects and $1 billion for the construction of science and language laboratories in secondary schools, while all schools will be able to apply for extra funding of between $50,000 and $200,000 for minor maintenance and infrastructure.