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The Martin Gallant Building in Stephenville Crossing in 2023 (VOCM News)<\/p>\n
The PC government continues to dismantle multi-million dollar projects initiated by the previous Liberal government \u2013 the latest two cancellations \u201cblindsiding\u201d a town on the west coast and one in Labrador.<\/p>\n
The contracts for the construction of a new school in Cartwright, and the redevelopment of the Martin Gallant Building in Stephenville Crossing, have been cancelled following a detailed review of both projects.<\/p>\n
Government says the development of the old college in Stephenville Crossing is 19 per cent complete, while a new school in Cartwright, Labrador is six per cent finished.<\/p>\n
It says a review of the projects found risk of cost escalation, delays and design issues.<\/p>\n
Premier Tony Wakeham cancelled plans for a multi-billion dollar hospital at Kenmount Crossing shortly after coming to power.<\/p>\n
MHA for Cartwright L\u2019Anse au Clair Lisa Dempster told VOCM Open Line with Brian Callahan that nothing other than a new school is acceptable as the town is 210 km north of its nearest neighbour.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
She says the 60-year-old building is plagued with electrical and safety issues, is not accessible, and has no parking lot.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou talk about trying to recruit and retain teachers to come into the north, well you can\u2019t expect them to come into a dilapidated building falling down,\u201d says the Liberal MHA.<\/p>\n
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