❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding funding for school projects in Margaret River, Cowaramup, Bridgetown, and Boyup Brook. The response provides limited specific details, citing cabinet confidentiality and standard budget processes.
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(1) Stages 1 and 2 of the Margaret River Senior High School Expansion Project were approved by Cabinet in the 2016-17 budget, however only Phase 1 has been delivered, however Phase 2 is desperately required. Is the required funding to deliver Phase 2 of this expansion project included in this year's current budget: (a) If so, where is this located in the budget and what does it include in terms of scope and dollar figure; and (b) If not , when does the government plan to fund this? (2) $12 million was promised for a new classroom block at Cowaramup Primary School as an election commitment and referenced in the ‘Delivering our Vision for the for Bunbury, Vasse and Warren-Blackwood’ document. Is this project included in this current budget: (a) If so, where is this located in the budget; and (b) What does it include in terms of scope and dollar figure? (3) Does the current budget contain any funding for maintenance and upgrades for Bridgetown High School? (4) Does the current budget contain any funding for maintenance and upgrades for Boyup Brook District High School?
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Answered
18 September 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
11 days
(1) It is inappropriate to provide commentary on past or future Cabinet deliberations.
(2) Funding is provided in the 2025/26 Budget to progress staged delivery and planning for other school projects. Further funding will be sought in future budget processes as projects progress through the relevant planning and delivery phases. This is standard practice and part of responsible budget management.
More information will be available as projects progress. Updates will be communicated in the usual manner, including in future budget papers, Parliament and via media statements.
(3) Yes. The 2025-26 State Budget includes funding to deliver on a $20,00 election commitment to provide a sports shed.
(4) No.
(2) Funding is provided in the 2025/26 Budget to progress staged delivery and planning for other school projects. Further funding will be sought in future budget processes as projects progress through the relevant planning and delivery phases. This is standard practice and part of responsible budget management.
More information will be available as projects progress. Updates will be communicated in the usual manner, including in future budget papers, Parliament and via media statements.
(3) Yes. The 2025-26 State Budget includes funding to deliver on a $20,00 election commitment to provide a sports shed.
(4) No.
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