Released on May 21, 1999
On behalf of Education Minister Clay Serby, Highways and TransporationMinister Judy Bradley today announced provincial support of
approximately $255,000 to upgrade two schools in Weyburn and one in
Radville. The projects are among 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," Bradley
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 Weyburn Public School Division will receive approximately $155,000
in provincial funding to continue the phased roof replacement at
Weyburn Comprehensive High School which began in 1997. This phase
will replace the low roof around the gymnasium and is expected to cost
$240,000.
The Weyburn Roman Catholic Separate School Division is receiving
approximately $90,000 to replace hot water heating pipes and the
boiler at St. Dominic Savio Elementary School. The total
estimated cost of this project is $135,000.
The St. Olivier Roman Catholic Separate School Division will
receive an approximately $10,000 provincial contribution for an
estimated $13,000 renovation to an existing washroom. This
project will increase accessibility for students with
disabilities.
"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," Bradley
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