Repairs and upgrades for schools across the county
Nearly 20 schools across Lincolnshire are to get repairs and upgrades.
The government has announced funding that will be given to 18 of the county's schools.
The work will start in the summer and run until next April.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: "Parents expect their children to learn in a safe, warm environment. It's what children deserve."
There will be urgent fire safety work at Spalding Grammar School to prevent its closure, and Westgate Academy in Lincoln will have asbestos removed.
The money is part of more than £40m awarded to schools across the east Midlands, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The other Lincolnshire schools set to benefit are:
Boston Grammar School
Boston High School
Gipsey Bridge Academy, Thornton Le Fen, near Boston
The King's School, Grantham
Bourne Westfield Primary Academy
Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar, Alford
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College, Alford
Branston Community Academy, near Lincoln
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, North Hykeham
Carre's Grammar School, Sleaford
Kesteven & Sleaford High School
Branston Junior Academy, near Lincoln
Bassingham Primary School, near Lincoln
Leadenham Church of England Primary Academy, near Sleaford
Surfleet Primary School, Pinchbeck
Phillipson said: "This investment is about more than just buildings – it's about showing children that their education matters, their futures matter."
The government has also announced investment in hospitals including the Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, which will receive £7m for work on its electrical systems and fire safety.
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been given about £750,000 for similar work across its sites.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: "Patients and staff deserve to be in buildings that are safe, comfortable and fit for purpose."
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