The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has issued a Request for Proposals for the planning and design of a new K-12 school in the Town of Cartwright in Labrador. The new school will replace the existing Henry Gordon Academy, which opened in 1969.

Once the design is complete, the project will be tendered in a single contract with three phases:

• Construction of a new K-12 school with a community library, pre-kindergarten space and gym;
• Abatement and demolition of the existing school; and
• Development of a new parking lot and play/sports field in the area of the old school.

More than $1.1 billion in funding was allocated in Budget 2023 for infrastructure, including more than $127 million for new schools in Cartwright, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s and Kenmount Terrace in St. John’s, as well as the redevelopment of the school in Pilley’s Island.

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“Our government has made significant investments for alterations and improvements to schools throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Such investments help create better and safer learning environments for students, as well as enhanced working environments for teachers.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“Our government has been working closely with advocates and the community on a shared vision to replace the aging school with a new facility that will meet the needs of students of today and tomorrow. I join residents of Cartwright in expressing excitement as work toward the construction on this new school begins– we can’t wait to see students in a modern school.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Labrador Affairs, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and MHA for Cartwright – L’Anse au Clair

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