The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has issued a Request for Proposals for the construction of a new school for Kenmount Terrace. The school will include pre-kindergarten to Grade 7 in English and French streams.

This new facility will be a three-story building, approximately 11,465 square metres, and will be accessible from Ladysmith Drive. It will include 44 classrooms for a projected enrolment of approximately 860 students and program spaces appropriate for the K-7 grade levels. The school will also include three pre-kindergarten homerooms for 60 children.

Once constructed, it is anticipated that the school will be the largest in the province with this grade configuration.

Budget 2024 allocated more than $52 million for school infrastructure, as well as $146 million allocated over the next three years for new schools in Cartwright, Kenmount Terrace, Portugal Cove-St. Philips, and Pilley’s Island, and planning for a new high school in Paradise.

Information on tenders issued and awarded by the department and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.

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“The issuing of the Request for Proposals for the construction of the new school is an important step in advancing this project for the Kenmount Terrace community. It will result in safe and modern infrastructure to support the needs of the growing population in the area. Our government recognizes that investing in school infrastructure enhances learning environments and outcomes for students.”
Honourable Fred Hutton
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
Minister of Rural Economic Development

“Our government is committed to modernizing the educational experience of students and teachers. That includes ensuring there are appropriate, modern schools for teaching and learning. I am pleased that the Request for Proposals is underway to build a new school for Kenmount Terrace and surrounding neighbourhoods.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education

“I’m very happy to see the request for proposals issued. Thank you to all the staff that made this happen. With this new school and the announcement of the new tertiary hospital being built nearby, I’m pleased that our government is adding key services and infrastructure for residents in this new area.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
MHA for Mount Scio