Education
August 16, 2013
Boss Construction Group of St. John’s has been awarded a tender to undertake a roofing project at St. Michael’s High on Bell Island.
“This project will see over $100,000 invested to replace a section of the roof and ensure a continued safe and comfortable learning environment for students and staff,” said the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education. “This is just one example of the kind of work the Provincial Government is doing to protect its investment in existing school infrastructure across Newfoundland and Labrador.”
St. Michael’s High serves about 180 students in Grades 7-12. The roofing work is expected to be completed this fall.
“The entire St. Michael’s school community is dedicated to providing maximum opportunities for student learning and personal growth,” said David Brazil, MHA for Conception Bay East-Bell Island. “This announcement continues the investment this administration has made to improve the quality of education at St. Michael’s and throughout Conception Bay East - Bell Island.”
Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future provides almost $102 million for new and ongoing school infrastructure 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.
Media contacts:
| Heather May Director of Communications Department of Education 709-729-0048, 697-5061 heathermay@gov.nl.ca |
Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
2013 08 16 11:15 a.m.