Transportation and Infrastructure

Education

January 24, 2025

The Honourable Fred Hutton, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister of Rural Economic Development, was in Paradise today to provide an update on the new high school planned for the town. Minister Hutton was joined by the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education; the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills and MHA for Mount Scio; and His Worship Dan Bobbett, Mayor of Paradise.

The Provincial Government has purchased 11.32 acres of land in Paradise on Dianne Whelan Drive from Karwood Estates Inc. at a total cost of $3.4 million for the site of the new school.

The Provincial Government committed to working with the Town of Paradise on the site selection and, since that time, work has been ongoing to determine the best location. The new school will be constructed near Paradise Intermediate School. {....}

To see the full release, visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.