Education and Early Childhood Development
Transportation and Works
August 25, 2015

Building Schools and Strengthening Communities

$20 Million Contract Awarded for New Conception Bay South K-7 School

A contract has been awarded to construct a new school in Conception Bay South. The school will accommodate 600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 upon opening and is designed for possible future expansion. Valued at $20 million, the contract will see completion of the entire building including a soccer field and playground.

"Our government is committed to enhancing school infrastructure in all areas of our province, from constructing new schools to upgrades and repairs. This focus is essential to population growth and building strong vibrant communities. This new school for Conception Bay South is the latest example of how our multi-year education infrastructure development plan will benefit students, families and all regions of our province for generations to come."
- The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development

The contract has been awarded to Marco Services Ltd. The two-story facility will be located on the Conception Bay Highway, and will include 32 classrooms, a gymnasium, library resource centre with IT room, science lab, computer lab, two music rooms, lunch/multipurpose room and commercial kitchen.

"The awarding of this contract for the construction of a new school in Conception Bay South is a significant step in providing a modern, state-of-the art facility for children in the region to learn and grow together. Well-designed schools provide environments that are suited to our children's needs, accessible to all and built to last. They support the learning process of everyone who uses them. I look forward to the completion of this project and the benefits it will provide to the community."
- The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works

The school will be built in accordance with the LEED rating system, which incorporates environmentally-friendly initiatives that enhance both the learning environment and landscape of the entire site. The school will be fully ventilated with air conditioning available in specific locations. A HVAC system is included in the design, as well as energy efficient lighting to maximize LEED credits. Waste reduction, daylighting, and water conservation are among other LEED-influenced design features.

"This announcement is a positive step forward for the students and families of Conception Bay South that will support and enhance an already dynamic learning environment in the area."
- Milton Peach, Chair, Newfoundland and Labrador English School Board

Since 2004, the Provincial Government has allocated more than $731 million in K-12 infrastructure to ensure students and teachers continue to enjoy safe and healthy learning environments. Fourteen new schools have been opened; 11 more are in various stages of planning or construction; 27 major extension and renovation projects have been completed, with 13 more underway; and approximately 1,930 repairs and maintenance projects have been approved.

Budget 2015 allocates a total investment of over $95 million for K-12 infrastructure. This is part of the Provincial Government's multi-year education infrastructure development plan that proactively prepares for short and long-term provincial needs.

QUICK FACTS

• A contract valued at approximately $20 million including HST has been awarded to Marco Services Ltd. to build the new K-7 school in Conception Bay South.
• The school will include 32 classrooms, a gymnasium, library resource centre, science lab, computer lab, two music rooms, lunch/multipurpose room, commercial kitchen, playground and soccer field.
• The school will incorporate environmentally-friendly initiatives that enhance both the learning environment and landscape of the entire site.
• Since 2004, more than $731 million has been allocated for K-12 infrastructure for new schools, redevelopments, extensions and repairs.

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Media contacts:

Blair Medd Director of Communications Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 709-729-0048, 631-8465 blairmedd@gov.nl.ca	Jacquelyn Howard Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 689-2624 jacquelynhoward@gov.nl.ca
Ken Morrissey Director of Communications Newfoundland and Labrador English School District 709-758-2371, 730-0798 kenmorrissey@nlesd.ca

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