The LNP Government has uncovered a secret report that reveals significant deterioration of Queensland State School infrastructure under the former Labor Government.
The Comprehensive Review of Infrastructure Renewal, commissioned by Labor in 2022, reveals more than 33 per cent of assets in State schools rated as poor or very poor by an independent assessor, and an eye-watering repair bill of $441 million is now required to repair assets reaching end of life.
Extensive repairs are required at schools across the State to fix leaking roofs, exposed ceiling trusses, crumbling retaining walls and rusted gutters.
The review showed that under Labor, funding was pulled from the repair budget and allocated to other projects including new halls, playgrounds and art centres.
Minister for Education, John-Paul Langbroek, said Labor made a clear choice to divert funding away from critical maintenance to red carpet announcements and ribbon-cutting projects.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for education, and we are up for the challenge of fixing Labor’s mess,” he said.