Today, the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced more than $3.9 million in joint funding for six projects to improve infrastructure at K-12 schools and college campuses in four communities.
In Stephenville Crossing and Stephenville, upgrades to the HVAC systems and lighting retrofit at St. Michael’s Elementary and Stephenville High School mean that students, teachers and staff will benefit from more energy efficient learning spaces. Roof replacement at the provincial building in Stephenville will provide staff and visitors with an improved work environment. Renovations to the Bay St. George Medical Clinic will improve building accessibility and allow for better utilization of the second floor of the building.
Additional projects include the replacement of the roof on the Center for Energy and Thermal Systems at the College of the North Atlantic’s Corner Brook campus, and on the Trades Wing and a storage building at the Port aux Basques campus. These improvements will allow the College of the North Atlantic to provide the best learning experience for students in safe, more energy efficient facilities.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $3.1 million toward these projects, with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing over $700,000 through COVID-19 Resiliency Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
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“Budget 2020 allocated $609 million for infrastructure improvements throughout the province. While some of this will be used to continue construction on four new schools, it’s also important that we invest in our current schools and college campuses so that required repairs can be completed.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“An investment in school infrastructure is an investment in students. This funding will provide necessary upgrades to ensure the facilities in Stephenville, Stephenville Crossing, Corner Brook and Port aux Basques can continue to meet the needs of K-12 and post-secondary students in the western region.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Education
“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 these projects will extend the lifecycle of these facilities, 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.”
Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains – on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
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BACKGROUNDER
Projects Announced Today through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan
| Location | Project Details | Federal Funding | Provincial Funding |
| Channel-Port aux Basques | Roof replacement on the trades wing and storage building at the College of the North Atlantic Port aux Basques Campus. | $256,000 | $64,000 |
| Corner Brook | Roof replacement on the Civil wing and Center for Energy & Thermal Systems at the College of the North Atlantic Corner Brook Campus. | $348,000 | $87,000 |
| Stephenville | Renovations to the second floor of the Bay St. George Medical Clinic Building to accommodate the Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour. | $1,016,000 | $254,000 |
| Stephenville Crossing | Retrofits and upgrades for HVAC, controls, and lighting at St. Michael’s Elementary School. | $588,000 | $147,000 |
| Stephenville | Retrofit and upgrades to HVAC, controls, and lighting retrofit at Stephenville High School. | $780,000 | $195,000 |
| Stephenville | Roof replacement at the Provincial building in Stephenville. | $200,000 | $50,000 |