Future junior high still targeted to open in January

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Despite widespread word throughout the community, the future site of Corner Brook Intermediate is still on schedule to open this academic school year.

A spokesperson for the Department of Transportation and Works confirmed Friday the hope is expansion and redevelopment of the former Regina High School will be completed in time for a January opening.

All students of the former G.C. Rowe and Presentation junior highs are currently together in the former G.C. Rowe Junior High, which was renovated to accommodate the amalgamation on an interim basis.

The project at the future location experienced some delays, but an email statement from the department said good progress is being made on the interior and exterior of the facility.

The biggest delay has been with respect to the application of a fire-proofing product in the insulation. The wrong material was put in. This issue has been ongoing for some time. According to the spokesperson, discussions with the contractor are ongoing and it is hoped the issue is resolved shortly.

Exterior work underway includes paving of the upper parking lot and coating the cement board and painting of the wall extension on the roof to match the siding. Interior work is focused on the basement and first floor, while the second floor is nearly complete. This work includes installation of kitchen equipment and light fixtures and painting and flooring.

No one was made available from the Department of Transportation and Works for an interview on the subject.

Pat Hickey, former chair of the G.C. Rowe school council, said he has heard the rumours in the community, but said there has been nothing to substantiate claims the new location would not be ready for a move this school year. He said all updates he has received indicate a late December or January move.

I dont know where people are getting their information, he said. Do people really think the provincial government and the school board would deceive the school council on information related to the project?

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Future junior high still targeted to open in January