Education and Early Childhood Development
April 7, 2015

Improving Community School Infrastructure

Contract Awarded for Upgrades to Lumsden Academy

A contract valued at over $170,000 has been awarded for electrical upgrades at Lumsden Academy in Lumsden.

"This project is another example of an investment in existing school infrastructure to ensure that students and staff have a safe and comfortable learning environment. With this latest contract awarded, more than $425,000 has been allocated for improvements to Lumsden Academy over the past number of years bringing the total investment for schools in Bonavista North to over $4.5 million."
- The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development

Industrial Commercial Maintenance Ltd. has been awarded the contract and the project is expected to start in late spring. Lumsden Academy accommodates over 70 students from Kindergarten to Grade 9.

"Our government recognizes that education is an important driver of growth and prosperity in Newfoundland and Labrador.This project is part of ongoing investments in schools throughout Bonavista North. Lumsden Academy is a terrific school with more than 70 students, a dedicated administration and teaching staff, and an active and involved school community. I look forward to seeing the work take place throughout this spring‎."
- Eli Cross, MHA for Bonavista North

Since 2004, the Provincial Government has invested more than $681 million in K-12 infrastructure to ensure students and teachers continue to enjoy safe and healthy learning environments. Fourteen new schools have been opened; eight more are in various stages of planning or construction; 27 major extension and renovation projects have been completed, with 10 more are underway; and approximately 1,900 repairs and maintenance projects have been completed.

QUICK FACTS

• A tender, valued at over $170,000, has been awarded to Industrial Commercial Maintenance Ltd. of Corner Brook for electrical upgrades at Lumsden Academy in Lumsden.
• The school accommodates over 70 students from Kindergarten to Grade 9.
• With this latest contract, more than $425,000 has been approved for improvements to the school in recent years.
• Over $4.5 million has been invested in schools in the Bonavista North area in recent years.

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Media contacts:

Blair Medd Director of Communications Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 709-729-0048, 631-8465 blairmedd@gov.nl.ca

Linda Walsh Communications Government Members Office (709) 729-0898 lindajwalsh@gov.nl.ca

2015 04 07                              11:10 a.m.