Ashburton Intermediate is one of six schools chosen to receive national government school infrastructure funding. The funding will mean eight new learning spaces will replace two older buildings at the school, with construction expected to start within the next six months. Principal Brent Gray said he was pleased the building project will continue and was looking forward to seeing the completion of the classroom spaces. “It is a process that has been ongoing since 2017, and we are grateful that works put on hold in 2023 can now continue. This will mean that all of our students can be in fit-for-purpose classroom environments going forward.’’ Rangitata MP James Meager also welcomed the news of property upgrades at Ashburton Intermediate and said the upgrade will make a real difference for local students and teachers. “Ashburton Intermediate is a great school, and these new classrooms will help ensure students are learning in spaces that are warm, dry, and fit for purpose,” he said.…