Today, the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced more than $250,000 in joint funding for improvements to Holy Spirit High School in Conception Bay South.
Project work includes replacing the gymnasium floor to provide a safe, long-lasting recreational surface. A new floor means that students will be able to enjoy sports and recreational activities on a modern surface. The renovation also means that Holy Spirit High School and the community will have another community space to host events, gatherings and concerts, potentially increasing the school’s revenue and building community connections.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $200,000 in this project, with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador providing $50,000 through the COVID-19 Resiliency Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
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“Budget 2020 allocated more than $65 million for the construction of new schools and to renovate and upgrade our current schools. By replacing the gymnasium floor at Holy Spirit High School, students and staff will have a better facility for school activities and residents in the area will have an improved space for community events.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“Investing in school infrastructure is a priority for this government. The renovations taking place at Holy Spirit High will ensure students can safely participate in sports and recreational activities while reaping the physical, mental and social benefits sport can provide.”
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. A new gym floor for the Holy Spirit High School means that students and members of the community have a safe and modern environment to enjoy sports and recreational activities, supporting healthy, active lifestyles, and can bring people together safely. Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities.”
Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon
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
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