July 16, 2014
Investing in Upgrades to Community Schools
$524,000 Tender Awarded for Windows at C.B.S. School
Queen Elizabeth Regional High School in Conception Bay South will soon have new windows, following the recent award of a tender, valued at close to $524,000, to Eastern Contracting Ltd. of Mount Pearl.
“The Provincial Government is continuing its aggressive, yet systematic approach to providing upgrades, renovations and repairs to school infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. These projects are designed to protect our investment in existing school facilities and to ensure students and staff will continue to enjoy safe, comfortable learning environments for many years to come.”
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education
With this latest award, more than $1.7 million has been invested in repairs and maintenance projects at Queen Elizabeth Regional High in recent years, including funding for roofing and several interior and exterior upgrades. Meanwhile, within that same timeframe, a total of about $25 million has been designated for schools within the District of Conception Bay South. Additional investments include:
- $11.4 million (to date) to plan, design and begin construction of a new K-7 school in Conception Bay South;
- $3.2 million for an extension and additional upgrades at Holy Spirit High;
- $2.3 million for an extension and interior upgrades at St. Edward’s Elementary;
- $2.2 million for roofing, windows and interior and exterior upgrades at Frank Roberts Junior High;
- $2 million for exterior work at St. George’s Elementary;
- $1.6 million for an extension and exterior upgrades at Upper Gullies Elementary; and
- Almost $400,000 for renovations at Villanova Junior High.
“With the significant increase in the number of young families moving into the Conception Bay South area, our government has focused its efforts on building new infrastructure, and upgrading existing infrastructure, to meet capacity needs. With several extensions completed, a new school underway, and ongoing upgrades to schools throughout the district, we are working to meet the needs of all school communities, both today and long into the future.”
- The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Justice and MHA for Conception Bay South
A complete list of projects approved under the 2014-15 school infrastructure program can be viewed at: //www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/repairs/index.html.
Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook provides over $128 million for educational infrastructure, continuing a historically unprecedented investment in new schools, extensions, redevelopments, renovations and repairs and maintenance.
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 extensions and renovation projects have been completed, and 10 more are underway.
QUICK FACTS
- A $524,000 tender has been awarded to Eastern Contracting Ltd. of Mount Pearl, to replace windows at Queen Elizabeth Regional High School in Conception Bay South. The school serves about 575 students in Grades 10-12.
- With this latest award, more than $1.7 million has been invested in repairs and maintenance projects at Queen Elizabeth Regional High in recent years.
- Since 2004, about $25 million has been designated for K-12 schools within the District of Conception Bay South.
- More than $681 million has been allocated for K-12 infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador since 2004. Thirteen new schools have opened, nine more are in various stages of planning or construction, 27 major extensions 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 |
Tracey Abbott Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Terry French MHA for Conception Bay South 709-729-5907 traceyabbott@gov.nl.ca |
2014 07 16 2:55 p.m.