Wangaratta High School finally receives funding for overdue promise

The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, was relieved to see they previously delayed $11.7 million for Wangaratta High School included in the 2025/26 Victorian Budget.

The funding follows years of advocacy from Mr McCurdy and the local school community after the original commitment, promised during the 2022 election, was cruelly withdrawn and delayed.

“This is a fantastic outcome for Wangaratta,” Mr McCurdy said.

 “Students, teachers, and families have waited too long for the Government to keep their word.”

The $11.7 million investment will allow Wangaratta High School to move forward with long-overdue upgrades that will significantly improve learning environments and future opportunities for students.

With plans already in place, the school is ready to move quickly to deliver these improvements.

“This outcome shows the power of persistence,” Mr McCurdy said.

“The local community, school leadership, and families have worked hard to keep this issue in the spotlight.”

Mr McCurdy said the announcement is a clear sign of what can be achieved when regional voices stand together.

“I’m proud to have stood alongside the Wangaratta High School community throughout this campaign.

"It should never have taken this long to deliver what was promised, however I’m incredibly pleased to see Wangaratta High School finally get the funding it deserves.”