Today, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced $155,000 in joint funding to improve the roof at Woodland Elementary School in Dildo, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The project involves replacing the existing roof of the elementary school to improve energy efficiency, reduce future repairs and maintenance, and to prolong the use of the facility. This project will provide a more comfortable learning environment for students and staff all year round.
The Government of Canada is investing $120,000 toward this project through COVID-19 Resiliency Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing $30,000.
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“Updating education infrastructure in our province is important to ensure that students can learn in a healthy environment. Replacing the roof at Woodland Elementary will also help to prolong the lifespan of the school.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“Investing in school infrastructure will have a positive impact on the quality of education for our students at Woodland Elementary. The safety of students and staff is paramount and the renovations that are taking place at Woodland Elementary will provide a safe and healthy learning environment for our students, staff and the entire school community.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Education for Newfoundland and Labrador
“The Government of Canada is taking strong and quick action to protect the health and safety of all Canadians, to stabilize our economy, and support communities across Canada. The improvements supported by this project will extend the lifecycle of Woodland Elementary School, and bring about energy efficient cost savings. Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities.”
Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
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Investing in Canada: Canada’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
Investing in Canada Plan Project Map
Government of Canada Resources – Coronavirus disease (COVID 19)
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative
Federal infrastructure investments in Newfoundland and Labrador
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