Mine Centre School Construction Planned for Next Year

Construction of a new school in Mine Centre could start early next year.

Yesterday, the province announced it would provide $4.8 million dollars to the Rainy River District School Board for that project.

Education Director Jack McMaster says its good news for the students and staff.

"I think it's tremendous news," says McMaster. "We've been hoping this day would come. Having Mine Centre come into our board has been quite a benefit for us. Hopefully being tied to our board has allowed Mine Centre to reap the benefits from the prohibit-to-repair designation."

McMaster says the exact cost of construction has yet to be determined, but anticipates it will be higher than the amount provided by the Ministry of Education.

"We anticipate it will come above that but we're not entirely sure. We have some preliminary drawings. We've met with the Ministry and we're downscaling them a bit."