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September 6, 2005
(Education)
School maintenance
projects happening province-wide
Education Minister Joan Burke said today
that as a result of funding allocated in Budget 2006, K-12 school
maintenance, renovation, and extension projects are well underway
throughout the province.
"This government�s commitment to improve
the learning environments of our students is unprecedented," said
Minister Burke. "We are making significant inroads towards improving the
infrastructure of our schools and are determined to provide safe, secure
places for students and teachers."
Thirty-seven million dollars has been
allocated for school infrastructure needs in Budget 2006, including new
school construction, some of which has already been announced such as
Baie Verte and Torbay. Last year, government introduced a program of
major maintenance for school buildings, including repairs or replacement
of roofs, windows and siding. The program continues this year with more
than 150 projects now at various stages of completion.
"Government is spending an additional
$100 million in education this year, with a focus on healthy and safe
learning environments, as well as the other corner stones of our
education system, such as resources, teachers and advanced technology.
As a result, we are experiencing an extremely exciting and productive
period in every school district in the province, with new opportunities
for our students and many infrastructure projects in full swing," said
Minister Burke.
Media contact: Jacquelyn Howard,
Communications, (709) 729-0048, 689-2624
BACKGROUNDER
The following contracts, totaling close
to $12 million, have been tendered and awarded to date this fiscal year.
District 1 � Labrador
Septic system for teacher�s
residence � Black Tickle
Roof replacements/repairs � Henry
Gordon Academy, Cartwright
District 2 � Western
Construct multi-purpose annex �
Regina Complex, Corner Brook
Roofing/siding � St. James Regional
High, Port aux Basques
Roof replacement and repairs � St.
James Elementary, Channel-Port aux Basques
Fuel tank removal � C.C. Loughlin
School, Corner Brook
Demolition and removal of hazardous
materials � Herdman Collegiate, Corner Brook
Partial roof replacement �
Appalachia High School, St. George�s
Renovations � Regina Complex, Corner
Brook
Partial roof replacement � Humber
Elementary, Corner Brook
Partial roof replacement � G.C. Rowe
Academy, Corner Brook
Internal demolition of former
diocese offices � Regina Complex, Corner Brook
Renovations and extension for
stairwell � Regina Complex, Corner Brook
District 3 � Nova Central
Roof replacement/repairs � Indian
River Academy, Springdale
Extension and renovations � Gander
Collegiate, Gander
Upgrade ventilation � Smallwood
Academy, Gambo
Roof replacements/repairs �
Lewisporte Collegiate, Lewisporte
Site modifications � Carmanville
School, Carmanville
Extensions and renovations � Botwood
Collegiate, Botwood
Roof repairs and replacement �
Gander Collegiate, Gander
Partial roof replacement �
Glovertown Academy, Glovertown
Demolition of portable classrooms �
Gander Collegiate, Gander
Roof replacement � St. Paul�s
Intermediate School, Gander
District 4 � Eastern
Roof replacement/repairs � Gonzaga
High, St. John�s
Demolition and site preparation �
New 7-12 school, Mobile
Roof replacements and repairs �
Cabot Academy, Western Bay
Roof replacement � Vanier
Elementary, St. John�s
Interior renovations � St. Andrew�s
Elementary, St. John�s
Roof repair/replacement � Woodland
Elementary, Dildo
Roof replacement � Matthew
Elementary, Bonavista
Replace domestic water lines and
other work � St. Lawrence Academy, St. Lawrence
Partial roof replacement � Brother
Rice Junior High, St. John�s
Extension and renovations � Leary�s
Brook Junior High, St. John�s
Supply and installation elevator �
St. Andrew�s Elementary, St. John�s
Window replacements � St. John Bosco
School, St. John�s
Roof replacement and repairs - St.
Kevin�s High, Goulds
Roof replacement, repairs and other
work � Macpherson Elementary, St. John�s
Roof replacement � Lake Academy,
Fortune
Roof Replacement and repairs � Mary
Queen of Peace, St. John�s
Partial Roof replacement � O�Donel
High School, Mount Pearl
District 5 � Conseil scolaire francophone
Partial roof replacement and repairs
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