Education
August 28, 2013
Discovery Collegiate in Bonavista will be upgraded this year, following the recent tender award of $349,170 to R&D Construction Ltd. of Bonavista for the installation of some new windows and doors.
“With this latest project, about $620,000 has been allocated for work at Discovery Collegiate in recent years, including roofing and other improvements,” said the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education. “The Provincial Government is continuing the systematic approach to upgrading school infrastructure that we began 10 years ago, funding renovations, repairs and various upgrades at schools throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Discovery Collegiate serves about 240 students in Grades 9-12. The windows and doors are expected to be installed by the end of the year.
“This is a great announcement for the students, parents and staff at Discovery Collegiate,” said Glen Little, MHA for Bonavista South. “It is critical that all our schools are safe and secure so that our students and teachers can focus on receiving and delivering the best education possible. I am delighted to see our government continue to maintain educational facilities in rural Newfoundland and Labrador.”
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 28 1:15 p.m.