Photo: ODT filesNational is promising to spend almost $5 billion on fast-tracking education infrastructure if elected in October. Party leader Judith Collins says as much money as possible will be spent delivering new schools and classrooms to areas that urgently need them. National's education spokesperson Nicola Willis said the government had not done enough to prepare for the 100,000 school places expected to be required over the next 10 years. "This will be particularly beneficial given the large number of school repair projects that are similar in nature. It will create certainty for the building sector by providing a clear pipeline of work and allowing them to develop expertise in school repair," she said.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 31, 2020 02:15 UTC