The state government has refused to commit to funding much-needed upgrades at Essendon Keilor College’s three campuses.
Last week, the state Labor Party announced that if elected in November, it would spend $10 million to fix up the “appalling condition” the students and teachers had to deal with.
Niddrie MP Ben Carroll said the funding would help fix long-standing issues at the school.
“It was promised by Rob Hulls [former Labor MP] and the Liberal Party has refused to rebuild the school,” Mr Carroll said.
“It has publicly been called disgusting and unsafe by Education Minister Martin Dixon. We encourage them [the Liberal Party] to match Labor’s promise.”
Principal David Adamson said the funding was needed as the school continued to deteriorate.
“The technology building and canteen at the Niddrie campus need to be knocked down, while the science wing needs to be refurbished at the East Keilor campus,” Mr Adamson said.
“[Niddrie’s] windows are rotting, the ceiling’s falling in and one room can’t be used; it’s that bad. To replace all the windows in one room would cost $10,000.”
Asked whether the government would fund Essendon Keilor College rebuilding and repairs, a spokesman for Mr Dixon said it had invested $500 million in school capital projects in the recent budget.
