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December 14, 2010

Millions Invested in Mount Pearl Schools

With approximately $3.5 million allocated by the Provincial Government, four schools in Mount Pearl are undergoing a series of upgrades.

"Mount Pearl is a popular place for young families to live and we are making major investments in the area to ensure schools are modern and sound," said the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education. "These projects will create better learning environments for students and teachers and ensure the sustainability of the facilities for future generations."

In addition to the extension and renovation to St. Peter�s, which were completed at a cost of $1.4 million, the school also has a new roof. Its feeder school, St. Peter�s Elementary, received an envelop retrofit and window replacement valued at $650,000. As well, an extensive roofing project has been completed at Mount Pearl Senior High which also received some new siding � a $637,000 project in total. Finally, some window and door replacements and an electrical upgrade are planned for Mary Queen of the World.

"The improvements and upgrades at these schools in Mount Pearl will create a safe and healthy learning environment for our children," said the Honourable Dave Denine, Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector, and MHA for Mount Pearl South. "I am delighted that our government is committed to improving school infrastructure, as quality education is a top priority."

"I am thrilled with these significant investments in our schools in Mount Pearl," said Steve Kent, MHA for Mount Pearl North. "This is another testament to our government�s continued commitment to our children and essentially to the future of our province. Students need the best resources to succeed. They also need a healthy and safe environment to do that. These latest school infrastructure investments are appreciated by our residents."

Minister King noted that the Provincial Government�s investments in infrastructure this year are seven times the investments made in 2004-05 at $113.5 million compared to $14.7 million six years ago.

"Infrastructure is a major portion of the $1.3 billion allocated for education this year," said Minister King. "Years of limited spending meant we had a great deal of catch-up to do. But we�re making great progress. Over the past six years, approximately 1,400 infrastructure projects have been undertaken in our province�s schools � an incredible number given that we have only 272 schools in the province. We are determined to make all our schools quality places to learn."

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Media contacts:

Tara Power
Director of Communications
Department of Education
709-729-0048, 727-5953
tarapower@gov.nl.ca

Denise Humphries
Executive Assistant to
Hon. Dave Denine
MHA Mount Pearl South
709-729-1405
denisehumphries@gov.nl.ca

Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
DonnaIvey@gov.nl.ca

 

2010 12 14                                                     10:15 a.m.

 


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