Projects on drawing board

FOUR Loddon schools are hoping to see building projects start this year.

The long-delayed $500,000 Bridgewater Primary School playground and oval upgrade is now listed by the State Government to be finished by June.

Principal Linda Kingsley said the school had been told work crews would arrive within the fortnight.

A $1.862 million upgrade and modernisation at Tarnagulla Primary is listed to be finished later this year.

Principal Leigh Mellberg said talks were continuing to deliver all aspects of the project within the pre-COVID budget. Mr Mellberg said an outcome was expected within weeks on plans to replace floors, build a dedicated sick bay area and constuct a new basketball court and roof.

Meanwhile, a $12.9 million upgrade at Wedderburn College announced in last year’s State Budget in at the design stage as is the next stage of East Loddon P12 College’s upgrade that includes the school’s science classrooms.

Both P12 college projects are expected to be finished in early 2025.