Funding for school infrastructure
“With a shortage of trades, there’s a big focus on making sure our programs are successful.” Leo MacDonald Carpentry teacher at Bluefield High School
Bluefield High School will be receiving close to $300,000 from the federal and provincial governments for upgrades to its carpentry trades program.
The money will be used to connect numerous pieces of equipment to a new dust collector.
The new collector will ensure students and staff have access to a modern, efficient and healthy learning space.
The project will also create jobs in the province.
The government of Canada is investing $228,000 towards this project through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The government of Prince Edward Island is contributing $57,000.
Malpeque MP Wayne Easter and P.E.I. Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister James Aylward made the announcement at a virtual news conference on Wednesday, along with Leo MacDonald, carpentry teacher at the school.
“With a shortage of trades, there’s a big focus on making sure our programs are successful,” said MacDonald.
“This is an opportunity to give (students) the exposure, to see if they have an interest, or maybe a pathway to a successful trade,” he said.
"The government of Canada is investing in Prince Edward Island's public infrastructure to boost our economy and keep Islanders healthy,” said Easter.
“The new dust collector at Bluefield High School will provide students and staff with a safe environment to work and learn in."
Aylward said ensuring students have a safe and healthy work environment is always a priority.
“Island schools are some of our most important infrastructure.”