The article begins: “More than $3.3 million has been contracted by the state government for school toilet upgrades, in what one MP is calling a questionable use of taxpayer funds.”
The article lists some planned toilet upgrades at Victorian regional schools, with some costed at over $400,000.
Parents Victoria chief executive Gail McHardy said investment in government schools, particular in regional and remote Victoria, was of paramount importance, but at a responsible cost.
“We want to get the biggest bang from the government buck, whether federally or from the state, but not at the detriment of regional and rural schools,” Ms McHardy said.
“Because of their location, they’re already on the back foot.
“Investment in public facilities has to be the number one priority…we want the best out of the dollar, and that should not be at the detriment of regional and rural schools that need it the most.”
The Herald-Sun has published an article about the cost of school toilet upgrades across the state.
The article begins: “More than $3.3 million has been contracted by the state government for school toilet upgrades, in what one MP is calling a questionable use of taxpayer funds.”
The article lists some planned toilet upgrades at Victorian regional schools, with some costed at over $400,000.
Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy is quoted in the article:
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