About the program
The program will stimulate the economy, create up to 3,150 jobs in metropolitan and regional areas, and deliver high priority maintenance works across all public schools in Western Australia.
Phase 1
Schools will share in $35 million funding for maintenance or minor works (to be arranged by 28 February 2020) and are being encouraged to engage local contractors and manage works directly. The Department of Finance will help plan and deliver projects in collaboration with the Department of Education.
Phase 2
$165 million of funding will be available for other targeted maintenance works, upgrades or refurbishments.
This phase will be delivered progressively (by 30 June 2021) and will target high priority maintenance identified in building condition assessment reports, such as roof replacements, installation of roof safety systems, removal of redundant evaporative cooling systems, electrical upgrades, structural remediation and surface repairs to playing courts and car parks.
Additionally, the upgrade and refurbishment works will meet ongoing Department of Education operational requirements. These include administration upgrades, design and technology compliance upgrades, sustainability improvements, installation of shade structures, and a transportable and demountable building works program.
Metropolitan schools
Maintenance works projects for metropolitan schools will be delivered through either:
- the ‘direct to market’ and ‘simple works’ processes, where schools engage contractors and manage low value works directly
- the Department of Finance's existing contractual frameworks, including its Maintenance Services Arrangement with Programmed Facility Management
Regional schools
Maintenance works projects for regional schools will be delivered by the Department of Finance through a range of state-wide contracts with local contractors.
Information for contractors
Find opportunities
We will advertise opportunities for local businesses and contractors to participate in the maintenance and upgrade projects on TendersWA. You should visit the website regularly to find new expressions of interest or specific tender packages. You can also register with TendersWA to receive alerts.
Prequalified works panels
Approximately 1,700 prequalified suppliers and contractors are already on the Department of Finance’s works panels in the regions. If you are a regional contractor interested in joining these panels, check in regularly to TendersWA as this is where we will advertise any opportunities as they arise.
