Education
August 19, 2013
Stephenville Middle School is getting a facelift this year, with the recent award of a $118,000 tender to replace siding at the school. The successful bidder was Whitestone Group Inc. of Stephenville.
“Over the past 10 years, the Provincial Government has funded priority repairs and maintenance projects in a systematic manner, providing students and staff with safer, more modern learning environments,” said the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education. “This project, valued at $118,000, and among more than 1, 850 approved since 2004, will spruce up the outside of Stephenville Middle School and protect provincial investment in this facility.”
The work is expected to be completed this year.
“Education and its infrastructure remain a strong priority for this government,” said the Honourable Joan Shea, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and MHA for St. George’s – Stephenville East. “We recognize the importance of providing modern facilities and its positive impact on quality education. I am pleased to see ongoing investments into our education system and into the community of Stephenville.”
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.
“I am pleased to see our government’s continued investment in providing a safe and positive learning environment at Stephenville Middle School,” said Tony Cornect, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier and MHA for Port au Port. “The students, teachers and staff will benefit from this investment for a long time to come.”
Since 2004, about $620 million has been allocated for school infrastructure throughout the Newfoundland and Labrador, including almost $220 million for repairs and maintenance projects.
Media contacts:
| Heather May Director of Communications Department of Education 709-729-0048, 697-5061 heathermay@gov.nl.ca |
Janine Carter Constituency Assistant to the Hon. Joan Shea, MHA St. George’s-Stephenville East 709-643-8663 janinecarter@gov.nl.ca |
| Tess Burke Communication Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
2013 08 19 3:05 p.m.