The Andrews Labor Government is creating a community super site in Sunbury, linking a new kindergarten to schools, family services and community facilities so families can access them all at one handy location.

Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today visited Sunbury Heights Primary School and Sunbury Downs College to announce a new integrated early learning centre to be built at the site.

The new centre – part of the Labor Government’s $10 million plan to build early childhood facilities at public schools – will include rooms for kindergarten and family services, making drop-off times easier for parents with young children.

It will also provide greater support for children transitioning from kinder to school.

Meanwhile, exciting plans are underway as part of a $3.93 million project to upgrade and refurbish classrooms and facilities at Sunbury Downs Secondary College, with Kennedy Nolan Architects working on designs with the school community.

This is on top of a new $4.2 million community hub to be shared by Sunbury Heights and Sunbury Downs Collegey which was announced last year.

This school is one of thousands being upgraded across Victoria thanks to the Labor Government’s unprecedented $2.5 billion investment in school infrastructure.

There are now 56 new schools projects and more than 1,200 school upgrades in the construction pipeline, creating more than 5,000 construction jobs.

In stark contrast to the previous Liberal Government which cut one billion dollars from education, we’re investing in our schools and early childhood centres because Victorians deserve great services where they live.

Quotes attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews

“We’re making sure communities like Sunbury are getting the very best education facilities where they live because no child should be left behind.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos

“Making Victoria the Education State starts with the early years and our record investment in first rate kindergartens and childcare facilities will ensure that kids get the best start in life.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Sunbury Josh Bull

“This is an exciting project for the families and kids of Sunbury –
we’re getting on with the job of building and upgrading facilities for
everyone to use and enjoy.”

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Sunbury Community Hub and ELC Draft Designs