Released on June 21, 2001
The provincial government is investing $582,600 on improvements to five
schools in Moose Jaw. Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training
Minister Glenn Hagel, on behalf of Education Minister Jim Melenchuk, made
the announcement today at Riverview Collegiate.
"Our government is investing in improved learning environments for
Saskatchewan students," Hagel said. "We are committed to working with
school divisions to ensure students have safe, comfortable and well-
equipped learning facilities."
Riverview Collegiate Institute will receive $238,000 for structural
repairs. Albert E. Peacock Collegiate will receive $57,000 for a roof
replacement project. With this additional funding, the school will have
received a total of $329,849 for this project over the past 4 years.
Westmount Elementary School will receive $133,800 and Sacred Heart School
will receive $55,800 for roof replacement. St. Michael Elementary School
will receive $98,000 for replacing the heating system and improving
ventilation.
With the $29.2 million in the Department of Education capital budget,
including $5 million from the Centenary Fund, approximately 125-135 school
construction, renovation or upgrading projects will be funded this year.
"I am pleased to see this necessary maintenance being done at Moose Jaw
schools, resulting in cost savings for the future. By investing in
education we are investing in the future of Saskatchewan," Hagel said.
In the first release of project approvals, the department has approved 58
projects. The remainder of the projects will be approved and allocated to
school divisions throughout the fiscal year.
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For more information, contact:
Cal Kirby
Education
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-6040
Project list available at: http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/k/2001capital