Education
August 12, 2013
Goodyear’s Electrical Ltd. of Gander has been awarded a tender, valued at almost $174,000, for electrical upgrades at Gander Academy.
“This latest investment is an example of how the Provincial Government is doing necessary work to upgrade schools throughout Newfoundland and Labrador,” said the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education. “Meanwhile, planning is continuing around the construction of a new school for Gander students in Grades 4-6, and school district and department officials are reviewing a number of options for the redevelopment of the existing school to serve the future needs of K-3 students in the area.”
Gander Academy is the largest K-6 school in the province, with approximately 920 students.
“I am very pleased with this latest investment of electrical upgrades to Gander Academy,” said the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs and MHA for Gander. “Our government continues to invest in the infrastructure needs of our educational system, providing a safer environment for our students and staff.”
Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future provides almost $102 million for new and ongoing school infrastructure projects, including $21.4 million for repairs and maintenance. Since 2004, about $620 million has been allocated for school infrastructure throughout the Newfoundland and Labrador, including almost $220 million for more than 1,850 repairs and maintenance projects.
Media contacts:
| Heather May Director of Communications Department of Education 709-729-0048, 697-5061 heathermay@gov.nl.ca |
Debbie Kieley Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Kevin O’Brien MHA for Gander 709-256-3729 debbiekieley@gov.nl.ca |
2013 08 12 1:30 p.m.