"This investment of $18 million is part of the Government's $882.5 million education infrastructure package, announced as part of the 2016 Budget. No previous Government has pledged as much funding for modernising schools and accommodating roll growth."
Mr Muller agreed the announcement was wonderful news for the Bay of Plenty.
"With large-scale housing developments happening across the region, it's important our schools have the necessary capacity.
"As well as increasing capacity for our growing population, this National-led Government also understands the importance of modern and future-proofed learning environments. Pyes Pa West School will have state-of-the-art buildings to make sure our kids and their teachers have the best possible resources available to them."
