NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Tender Issued for Construction of New School in Cartwright

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has issued a tender for the construction of the new K-12 school in the Town of Cartwright in Labrador. The new school will replace the existing Henry Gordon Academy, which opened in 1969.

The tender for the construction of the new school involves a single contract with three phases:

• Construction of a new K-12 school with housing for teachers, community library, pre-kindergarten space and gym.
• Abatement and demolition of the existing school.
• Development of a new parking lot and play/sports field in the area of the old school.

Budget 2024 includes $41 million in 2024-25, and $146 million over the next three years, for new schools in Cartwright, Kenmount Terrace, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, the extension and re-development of Dorset Collegiate on Pilley's Island, as well as $50,000 to begin planning for a new school in Paradise.

Information on tenders issued and awarded by the department and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.

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"The issuing of the tender for construction of the new school in Cartwright means that our government is one step closer to completing this project. Modernizing this school infrastructure, which includes building a new community library, ensures positive learning outcomes for students and offers a new space for library enthusiasts in the town."

Honourable Fred Hutton, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Minister of Rural Economic Development

"I'm excited to continue working with my colleague in Transportation and Infrastructure as we bring this new school closer to completion. The people of Cartwright have waited a long time and, with this call for tenders, we are nearly there. We all look forward to seeing a new safe, state-of-the-art environment for children to learn, play and grow. This school represents a tremendous investment by our government that will serve all the people of Cartwright.

Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs, MHA for Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair