Education
July 8, 2014

Investing in Educational Infrastructure

Carbonear Collegiate to Undergo Roof Replacement

A tender valued at more than $513,000 has been awarded to LSG Construction of Gander to replace the roof at Carbonear Collegiate.

“This is the latest in a series of ongoing repairs and maintenance projects approved as part of a $19.2 million commitment in Budget 2014 to upgrade, improve, and maintain existing school infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Since 2004, our government has invested almost $236 million in over 1,900 priority repairs and maintenance projects at schools, providing thousands of students and staff with safer, more modern learning environments.”
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education

The complete 2014-15 repairs and maintenance program can be viewed at: //www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/repairs/index.html.

Since 2004, more than $25.5 million has been earmarked for school infrastructure in the Carbonear - Harbour Grace district, including:

  • The new $22 million Carbonear Academy;
  • Over $2 million in upgrades to St. Francis Junior High in Harbour Grace; and
  • Over $1 million in upgrades to Persalvic Elementary in Victoria.

More than $681 million has been allocated for K-12 infrastructure since 2004. Thirteen new schools have opened; nine more are in various stages of planning or construction; 27 major extension and renovation projects have been completed, and 10 more are underway.

QUICK FACTS

  • A tender valued at more than $513,000 has been awarded to LSG Construction of Gander to replace the roof at Carbonear Collegiate.
  • The school accommodates over 550 students from Grades 9-12.
  • More than $681 million has been allocated for K-12 infrastructure in the past 11 years, including almost $236 million for over 1,900 repairs and maintenance projects.
  • Since 2004, 13 new schools have opened; nine more are in various stages of planning or construction; 27 major extension and renovation projects have been completed, and 10 more are underway.

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

2014 07 08                                                               1:20 p.m.