Education and Early Childhood Development
Transportation and Works
July 2, 2015
Building Modern Learning Communities
St. Peter’s Junior High in Mount Pearl to Receive an Extension
Recognizing the growth and need to address capacity for students in Mount Pearl and the surrounding region, a tender has been issued for the extension and renovation of St. Peter’s Junior High.
“This tender for St. Peter’s Junior High will ensure that the growing student population in Mount Pearl and the surrounding region will be educated in a space that is reflective of their learning needs and goals. This government continues to make strategic investments in areas that are important to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Acting Minister of Education
The extension of St. Peter’s Junior High will include a new gymnasium, renovating the existing gymnasium into a cafeteria, kitchen and classroom space, renovating the existing cafeteria into classroom space, extending and modifying the parking lot, as well as replacing windows.
“The extension and renovation of St. Peter’s Junior High is one of many strategic investments being made in infrastructure across Newfoundland and Labrador. Just as we have in past years, this year we are investing heavily in priority projects that will strengthen communities, support economic activity and create long-term prosperity for the province.”
- The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works
Once complete, the school will be designed to accommodate 781 students which will help address student growth in this region.
“The expansion of St. Peter's Junior High is welcomed and much needed. In recent years, our Mount Pearl schools have received many renovations and upgrades. Our government is very committed to the growth and development of Mount Pearl, and I will continue to advocate on behalf of families in our community."
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier, Minister of Health and Community Services, MHA for Mount Pearl North
Since 2004, the Provincial Government has invested more than $731 million in K-12 infrastructure to ensure students and teachers continue to enjoy safe and healthy learning environments. Fourteen new schools have been opened, 11 more are in various stages of planning or construction, 27 major extension and renovation projects have been completed, with 13 more underway and approximately 1,900 repairs and maintenance projects have been approved.
To support the multi-year education infrastructure development plan, over $95 million is allocated through Budget 2015 for K-12 infrastructure.
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QUICK FACTS:
- A tender has been issued to begin the expansion of St. Peter’s Junior High in Mount Pearl.
- The extension will see construction of a new larger gymnasium, renovating the existing gymnasium into a cafeteria, kitchen and classroom space, renovating the existing cafeteria into classroom space, extending and modifying the parking lot, as well as replacing existing windows
- Since 2004, over $731 million has been allocated for K-12 infrastructure.
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Media contact:
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Blair Medd Director of Communications Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 709-729-0048, 631-8465 blairmedd@gov.nl.ca |
Jacquelyn Howard Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 689-2624 JacquelynHoward@gov.nl.ca |
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Angela Connolly Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Steve Kent MHA for Mount Pearl North 709-729-1526 angelaconnolly@gov.nl.ca |
2015 07 02 10:55 a.m.