GOVERNMENT INVESTS $6.4 MILLION IN SASKATCHEWAN SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS

As part of the Ready for Growth Initiative, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $6.4 million to improve 36 schools across the province.

"We recognize the learning success and achievement of our young people is vital to securing the future of our province," Education Minister Ken Krawetz said. "Many of Saskatchewan's schools have not received the maintenance and improvement funding they have needed over the past several years. Our school infrastructure is in a critical state and we are now addressing these issues with an aggressive long-term facility plan."

The projects announced today include work for accessibility, roofing, building system and mechanical system upgrades, renovations and additions, including relocatable classrooms. The funding for these projects will be cost-shared with school divisions across the province.

This year, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing a record $117.6 million in Kindergarten to Grade 12 school capital projects throughout the province, with $100 million going toward major capital projects and $17.6 million targeted toward smaller capital projects identified by school divisions, including the 36 projects announced today.

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For more information, contact:

Margaret Ball
Education
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5631
Email: margaret.ball@gov.sk.ca