Released on March 23, 1998
Education Minister Pat Atkinson today announced three schoolconstruction projects for the Lloydminster area. The minister was in
the city to follow up on the Government of Saskatchewan's new
Provincial Budget.
"Today's announcement demonstrates we are committed to securing the
future of the province by investing, together with our partners, in
the public education of Saskatchewan's children and youth," Atkinson
said.
"Over the past few years the vibrant community of Lloydminster has
experienced economic growth and a corresponding enrolment growth in
both school systems. The school divisions have asked the Department
to assess their facility requirements and the proposals have been
reviewed."
The three new projects given the go ahead by the Saskatchewan
Provincial Government are:
a new public elementary school to replace the existing Neville
Goss Elementary School. Construction on this project is to begin
in 1998.
a new gymnasium, additional classrooms, science and music areas
for Father Gorman Elementary School in the Lloydminster Roman
Catholic School Division. Construction of the addition is to
begin in 1998.
approval-in-principle for the planning and design of a new
High School for the Lloydminster Roman Catholic Separate
School Division. Construction is to begin in 1999.
"This is a great day for students, teachers, parents and the
citizens of Lloydminster," Atkinson said. "Our Government has
made the commitment to provide Lloydminster students with a safe
and well-equipped learning environment. Today's announcement
outlines a total financial commitment of approximately $6.5
million from the Province of Saskatchewan to these capital
projects over the next three years."
The Government of Alberta and the school divisions will also be
providing capital funds for these projects.
Building the new Roman Catholic Separate High School, and the
public elementary school addresses long-standing enrolment
pressures on the two school systems. Renovations to Father
Gorman Elementary School provide for redesigned program space now
lacking in this school. In 1997 the gymnasium in Father Gorman
School was converted to classrooms.
This year's total capital budget for new school construction and
renovation is $24 million, an increase of $7.3 million over last
year's capital budget. A number of major projects and more than
100 school improvement projects will also be approved over the
next year in communities across the province."
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For more information contact:
Cal Kirby
Education
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-6040