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November 9, 2012

Exploits Valley Intermediate to Receive Electrical Upgrades

Improvements to Exploits Valley Intermediate in Grand Falls-Windsor will continue following the recent award of a tender, valued at $1.1 million, for electrical upgrades to the school.

“With this investment, about $5.3 million has been allocated for improvements to Exploits Valley Intermediate since 2004, including an extension, roofing and other exterior and interior work,” said the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education. “This is part of the Provincial Government’s ongoing efforts to systematically upgrade electrical systems in schools to ensure they can continue to support new and emerging technologies and remain safe, comfortable learning environments.

The contract, awarded to Vision Electrical Ltd. of Corner Brook, will see the installation of new wiring and electrical devices, and upgrades to the school’s heating, lighting and fire alarm systems.

“I am very pleased with this latest upgrade to Exploits Valley Intermediate,” said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Services, and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans. “The Provincial Government’s continued commitment to our schools ensures students can continue to learn in safe and modern facilities.”

Budget 2012 includes $115 million for new and ongoing K-12 infrastructure, including $29 million for priority repairs and maintenance. Since 2004, about $567 million has been allocated for school infrastructure throughout the province. Nine new schools have opened; 10 more are in various stages of planning or construction; 12 major extension and renovation projects have been completed, and seven more are underway or in the planning stages.

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Media contacts:

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Education
709-729-0048, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Nancy Dawe
Consistency Assistant to the
Honourable Susan Sullivan
MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans
709-489-3409
nancydawe@gov.nl.ca

2012 11 09                       2:40 p.m.

 
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