May 28, 2014
Investing in Schools Benefits Students and Communities
Deer Lake School Complex to Receive $786,000 in Upgrades
The Elwood School Complex in Deer Lake is getting further upgrades, following the recent awarding of two tenders totalling close to $786,000.
Vision Electrical Ltd., of Corner Brook, has been awarded a contract for $575,170 to upgrade the heating system at Elwood Elementary, while Island Roofing Co. Ltd., of Cox’s Cove, was awarded a $210,864 contract to undertake a roofing project at Elwood High School. This is in addition to interior and exterior upgrades recently carried out at both schools.
“The Provincial Government continues to fund upgrades, renovations and repairs to school infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. These projects help protect our investment in existing school facilities, and ensure students and staff members continue to enjoy safe, comfortable learning environments.”
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education
Minister King noted that these two projects bring the total approved for the Elwood School Complex in recent years to more than $2.1 million. Since 2004, more than $6.4 million has been approved for school infrastructure in the District of Humber Valley, including more than $3.8 million for major upgrades to Xavier Junior High in Deer Lake.
Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook, includes over $128 million for new and ongoing K-12 infrastructure projects, including $19.2 million for priority repairs and maintenance.
QUICK FACTS
- The Elwood School Complex in Deer Lake is getting further upgrades, following the recent awarding of two contracts valued at a total of $786,000.
- Vision Electrical Ltd., of Corner Brook, has been awarded a contract for $575,170 to upgrade the heating system at Elwood Elementary.
- Island Roofing Co. Ltd., of Cox’s Cove, has been awarded a $210,864 contract to undertake a roofing project at Elwood High School.
- More than $6.4 million has been approved for school infrastructure in the District of Humber Valley over the past 10 years.
- Since 2004, over $681 million has been allocated for K-12 infrastructure, including $236 million for more than 1,900 repairs and maintenance projects, such as roofing, the replacement of windows and 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 |
2014 05 28 12:15 p.m.