Released on July 2, 2002
Construction could begin as early as this fall at Frontier School, andshould be completed in time for the 2003-04 school year.
"We are investing in schools, in students, and in the future of
Saskatchewan," Learning Minister Jim Melenchuk said. "Frontier School has
served students very well for more than 50 years. However, the time has
come to upgrade this school and provide a more modern educational facility."
The project will include the demolition of older sections of the school and
an addition to link the existing north and east wings. Both the renovated
and new space will serve the current and future educational needs in
Frontier. Construction costs will be determined in the next few months and
will be shared by Saskatchewan Learning and the Eastend School Division.
"This project is part of the government's commitment to invest in modern,
well-equipped learning facilities for Saskatchewan students," Melenchuk
added.
With $40 million in the Department of Learning capital budget for schools,
approximately 140 school construction, renovation and upgrading projects
will be funded in communities around the province this fiscal year. An
additional $20 million over four years is available for school facilities
from the Centenary Fund, which was announced in 2000.
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For more information, contact:
Jacquie McLean
Saskatchewan Learning
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5609