❓ Hon Ray Halligan asks about the timeline, features, and enrolment projections for the new Landsdale state-of-the-art school. Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich provides a timeline and enrolment projections, but defers specifics on features pending consultation.
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LANDSDALE STATE-OF-THE-ART SCHOOL
I refer to the government’s announcement on 12 November 2004 that it would build a $35 million state-of-the-art second school at Landsdale. (1) What is the timetable for design, letting of tenders and construction? (2) What special features will this school contain? (3) Have any studies been done of the likely enrolments? (4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
I refer to the government’s announcement on 12 November 2004 that it would build a $35 million state-of-the-art second school at Landsdale. (1) What is the timetable for design, letting of tenders and construction? (2) What special features will this school contain? (3) Have any studies been done of the likely enrolments? (4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(1) What is the timetable for design, letting of tenders and construction? (2) What special features will this school contain? (3) Have any studies been done of the likely enrolments? (4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(2) What special features will this school contain? (3) Have any studies been done of the likely enrolments? (4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(3) Have any studies been done of the likely enrolments? (4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(1) What is the timetable for design, letting of tenders and construction? (2) What special features will this school contain? (3) Have any studies been done of the likely enrolments? (4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(2) What special features will this school contain? (3) Have any studies been done of the likely enrolments? (4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(3) Have any studies been done of the likely enrolments? (4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(4) If so, what are these projections? (5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(5) If not, when will such research be carried out? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
I will just say how pleased I am to have the opportunity to again sell the government’s $1 billion plan for new and better schools. The centrepiece of that $1 billion plan for better schools and new schools is our commitment over the next four years to improve infrastructure and to build 39 new schools at an estimated cost of $400 million. Can members opposite believe that: $400 million for 39 schools? Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
Hon Ray Halligan : Thirty-nine schools for $400 million - I’ll let them know! Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member really should not get so distressed about it, because good things will come to those who wait. We will also undertake improvements at existing schools at an estimated cost of more than $300 million. We will spend more than $300 million on school maintenance. Can members opposite believe that that is the sum of money and that this magnificent commitment has been put on the table for the benefit of all Western Australian schoolchildren and all Western Australian school communities? I assure Hon Ray Halligan that he, as a local member, will no doubt also be a beneficiary. (1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(1) The architects will be appointed in September 2005. The design and documentation is to be completed by December 2006. The letting of tenders will be in February 2007. The completion date is December 2008, with the school to open for the beginning of 2009. The school will be built in two stages. The first stage for students in years 8 and 9 will be completed for the beginning of 2009. The second stage will be built later to keep pace with the students’ progression through to year 12. (2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(2) The government is committed to providing a state-of-the-art secondary school facility. Planning and design features will be determined in consultation with a group of educationalists and parents once the architect is appointed. (3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(3) Yes. (4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(4) The school is expected to open with approximately 350 students in years 8 and 9 in 2009. (5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
(5) Not applicable. I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
I will see if there is more to this great story; unfortunately not.
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