Infrastructure Upgrades Build Strong School Communities

Over $323,000 Earmarked for Roofing at École Sainte-Anne

Whalen Enterprises Ltd. of Stephenville has been awarded a tender valued at more than $323,000 for roofing upgrades at École Sainte-Anne in La Grand’Terre (Mainland).

“With this latest tender award, more than $461,000 has been allocated for work at École Sainte-Anne in recent years, including ventilation upgrades and other interior work. This is another example of the Provincial Government’s commitment to investing in existing infrastructure to ensure our school environments are safe and comfortable for students and staff.”
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education

École Sainte-Anne, which is operated by the Francophone school board (Conseil scolaire francophone provincial), serves about 85 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The work is expected to be completed by early in the new year.

“I am pleased to see the ongoing investments our government is making with respect to repairs and maintenance to our schools. I am especially pleased with the investments made for improvements to École Sainte-Anne, a K-12 French first language school in La Grand’Terre.”
- Tony Cornect, MHA for Port-au-Port

Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future provides almost $102 million for new and ongoing school infrastructure projects, including $21.4 million for repairs and maintenance.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.

QUICK FACTS

• A $323,000 tender has been awarded to Whalen Enterprises Ltd. of Stephenville to undertake roofing upgrades at École Ste-Anne in Mainland.
• With this project, more than $461,000 has been approved for improvements to the school in recent years.
• In the past 10 years, about $620 million has been allocated for school infrastructure throughout the province, including $220 million for repairs and maintenance.
• Since 2004, 10 new schools have opened; nine more are in various stages of planning or construction; 12 major extensions and renovation projects have been completed, and eight more are underway. In addition, more than 1,850 repairs and maintenance projects have been approved – including major electrical and plumbing upgrades; roof replacements, windows, doors, siding, and more.

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Media contacts:

Heather May Director of Communications Department of Education 709-729-0048, 697-5061 heathermay@gov.nl.ca

Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 tessburke@gov.nl.ca

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