Deception Bay state schools will continue to get further upgrades and new buildings under the 2023-2024 Palaszczuk Government budget, said Chris Whiting MP.

Deception Bay State High School, Deception Bay State School and Deception Bay North State School each will get vital refurbishments with some spectacular new building projects on the way.

"A brand-new state-of-the-art school hall is already under way at Deception Bay State School that will simply transform the learning atmosphere at the whole school,” said Chris Whiting MP.

“The hall will include a performance stage, a multi-purpose sports court, a multi-purpose room, amenities, a kitchen with kiosk, a foyer with reception/box office and storage areas, as well as two outdoor playgrounds.

“It will be a beautiful, modern building that will look great here and will be perfect for the performance and sporting needs of our students.

“Deception Bay State School will also get $200,000 in new funding for block refurbishment of H, I and OLA blocks.

“Deception Bay State High School also has a new top quality teaching block under construction worth a total of $8 million.

“They will also get $455,000 in new funding for a tuckshop upgrade and $100,000 in new funding for covered walkways.

“Deception Bay North State School will also receive $200,000 in new funding for a refurbishment of SC block.

“We have so much more to do at our local schools.

“I want them to be the best schools they can, and I will keep on pushing to get them the resources they need,” said Chris Whiting MP.