Education
April 29, 2013
Roof to be Replaced at Botwood Collegiate
A tender valued at more than $246,000 has been awarded to National Roof Services Inc. of Lewisporte to replace the roof at Botwood Collegiate.“It is important to invest in the upkeep of existing infrastructure to ensure our schools remain safe environments for students and staff,” said the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education. “With this latest contract, more than $1.1 million has been approved for upgrades to Botwood Collegiate in recent years, including an extension, interior renovations and other improvements.”
Work on the roof is expected to begin this spring.
“Botwood Collegiate is important to the region as it accommodates students in Grades 7-12 from five area communities,” said Exploits MHA Clayton Forsey. “Our government has made substantial investments in this facility in recent years. This funding will allow us to maintain a safe facility for staff to deliver quality education to students.”
Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future provides almost $102 million for new and ongoing school infrastructure projects, including more than $21.4 million for major repairs and maintenance projects.
Since 2004, about $620 million has been allocated for school infrastructure throughout the province, including almost $220 million for more than 1,850 repairs and maintenance projects, including roofing, window and siding replacements, electrical upgrades and more.
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