SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS
Jonty works closely with local schools to support them in their mission of preparing our kids for the world of the future. With record funding in education, Jonty is helping to ensure Cooper stays as the pinnacle of education in Brisbane.
Record Funding!
Since being elected, I have secured over $30 million in additional funding for Cooper schools.
Ashgrove State School
$650,000 for building upgrades and classroom modernisation.
Ithaca Creek State School
$12 million for a new STEAM building.
$500,000 for a complete tuckshop renewal.
Milton State School
$750,000 for additional classrooms.
Payne Road State School
$1.2 million to refurbish Block A.
Petrie Terrace State School
$1.85 million for a new building.
$1.6 million for upgrades to school infrastructure.
Red Hill Special School
$200,000 for renewal planning.
The Gap State High
$10.1 million for a new general learning building.
$730,000 for upgrades to sports courts and disability access ramps.
$235,500 for upgrades to the school’s main bus stop. This includes replacing the old shelter with the new TransLink 1B shelter, creating a safer environment for students (in progress).
$55,500 on pedestrian safety upgrades including traffic light upgrades to include turning arrows (in progress).
$190,500 to create a new multilane school zone with enhanced school zone signage (in progress).