Released on May 21, 1999
Education Minister Clay Serby today announced provincial support ofapproximately $155,000 to upgrade Davidson High School. The project
is one of 34 school renovation or upgrading projects announced today
throughout Saskatchewan. These projects will receive provincial
funding totaling $5.7 million.
"Saskatchewan Education is committing $24 million to over 100 school
upgrading, renovation or construction projects this year," Serby said.
"This continues the level of funding for school capital projects from
last year. The investment we are making in our schools, and in the
education of Saskatchewan children, is a good investment in the
province's future."
The Davidson School Division will receive approximately $155,000 in
provincial funding to replace the roof at Davidson High School. The
total estimated cost of the project is $265,000.
"School upgrading projects like this demonstrate the government's
commitment to working with school divisions to provide students with
comfortable and well-equipped learning facilities," Serby said.
Today's announcement is the first phase of upgrading and
renovation projects approved by Saskatchewan Education in the
1999-2000 fiscal year, and is in addition to major construction
projects already announced for Pinehouse, Estevan, Kennedy,
Regina and Meadow Lake.
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For more information, contact:
Cal Kirby
Saskatchewan Education
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-6040