2015-12-09
Ms DUNN (Eastern Metropolitan) — My constituency question is to the Minister for Education. Many members of my community are concerned about the removal of remnant vegetation to accommodate new portable classrooms at the Montmorency Primary School. Requests for double-storey portable classrooms were submitted; however, these requests were rejected. As a result, up to seven indigenous trees will be removed, and a piece of adjoining bushland is also under threat. Will the minister now consider that double-storey portable classrooms should be installed at this school so as to minimise the impact on remnant vegetation and alleviate community concerns?
ANSWER:
Mr MERLINO — I am unaware of any issue regarding a portable at Montmorency Primary School. However, I am informed the Department of Education and Training has been working with Montmorency South Primary School to alleviate concerns the school has in relation to relocatable placements on the site.
The Hon James Merlino MP
Deputy Premier
Minister for Education