Assistant Superintendent Nigel McCarthy shakes hands with Jen-Col Construction Project Manager. (Background L-R) Jen-Col Site Superintendent Falko Bittner, Glenmary Head Custodian Alban MacAdam, Glenmary Principal Dominique Jean, Glenmary Vice Principals Lauri Goudreault & Stéphane Gaudreau (Courtesy of HFCRD)
Phase two of the Glenmary School modernization is set to begin Saturday, December 10, 2016.
Jen-Col Construction Ltd. was awarded the $7 million contract. Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) made the announcement on Monday, December 5. Jen-Col is currently in the process of hiring several local subcontractors.
Electrical and mechanical elements have already been inspected by Jen-Col staff. Construction is expected to start on December 10.
Representatives from HFCRD, Glenmary School and Jen-Col Construction met for the first time on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, to discuss the construction timeline of the project and its fit into the Schools academic programs.
“We are very excited to work with Jen-Col Construction throughout the Glenmary School Modernization,” said Betty Turpin, HFCRD Superintendent, in the release. “We are very pleased that Jen-Col has expressed a commitment to support our educational programs by being as least disruptive as possible in the school, and by hiring local contractors whenever feasible. We look forward to a long-term positive relationship with Jen-Col throughout the modernization.”
The first priority for construction is the transformation of the former staff room into three modern science labs. Starting December 10, all construction areas will be secured from students and staff for safety.
Phase two includes upgrading the art facilities, culinary arts lab and music room. A new Career Technology Studies lab will be constructed that will provide trades training standard.
At the front entrance, the roof will be raised and the office will be relocated. Significant upgrades will be done to classrooms, foundations, heating systems and to increase energy efficiency throughout the building.
-Posted by CW(With information from HFCRD)
