Contracts totaling approximately $2.4 million have been awarded for renovations to two schools in the province.

A contract for $1.45 million has been awarded to Eastern Contracting Limited for the replacement of windows and doors at Macdonald Drive Elementary in St. John’s.

In Labrador, a contact valued at $938,481 has been awarded to Pittman’s Enterprises Limited for renovations at St. Mary’s All Grade School in Mary’s Harbour.

Investments in infrastructure not only benefit a city, town or community’s sense of belonging, but also generate employment opportunities and economic benefits. Support of educational infrastructure projects help ensure safe and modern learning environments for students and teaching staff throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Budget 2023 includes a historic investment in provincial highways and roads, as well as new schools and health care facilities. More than $1.1 billion has been allocated for infrastructure, including more than $127 million for new schools in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Cartwright and Kenmount Terrace in St. John’s, as well as the redevelopment of the school in Pilley’s Island.

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“I am pleased we have awarded contracts for school infrastructure projects that are important for these learning spaces. Modern and efficient learning environments translate into better outcomes for our students, and our government remains focused on this critical infrastructure.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“Investment in educational infrastructure is one way that our government is fostering more modern and inclusive learning environments for students. The renovations at Macdonald Drive Elementary and St. Mary’s All Grade School are positive changes that will support the entire school community.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education

“MacDonald Drive Elementary is an incredibly important place of teaching and learning in the District of Windsor Lake and I couldn’t be happier to see these upgrades happening at the school.”
Honourable John Hogan, KC
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General and MHA for Windsor Lake

“It is important for governments to invest funding to improve and renovate schools. We have an obligation to ensure that learning environments for students, teachers and staff are safe and secure. Renovations at the school in Mary’s Harbour represent an essential investment in students and their future.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Labrador Affairs and MHA for Cartwright – L’Anse au Clair

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