The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.4 million to Gibbons Snow Architects Inc. for the planning and design of a new K-12 school in the Town of Cartwright in Labrador to replace the existing Henry Gordon Academy.
The department issued a Request for Proposals for the planning and design of the new school in June 2023.
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 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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“The awarding of the contract for the design of the new school in Cartwright signals another important step in the realization of this infrastructure priority. Our government continues to support learning environments throughout the province through our ongoing investments in both new schools as well as alterations to existing ones. Ensuring safe schools throughout Newfoundland and Labrador that are conducive to learning remains a priority.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“The journey to provide students and the community of Cartwright with a new and modern K-12 school has reached the next stage. I am grateful to our government for supporting calls to replace Henry Gordon Academy and I am proud to work with the community of Cartwright to bring a significant investment that will greatly benefit the students of today and tomorrow.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Labrador Affairs, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and MHA for the District of Cartwright – L’Anse au Clair
“Ensuring that schools are suited to meet the current and future educational needs of students is one part of transforming the K-12 education system. I look forward to walking the halls of a new and modern facility that will support students and educators in Cartwright for years to come.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education
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Request for Proposals Issued for Design of New School in Labrador
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