By rdnewsNOW staff

Alberta’s Recovery Plan

Red Deer College gets $5M for infrastructure renewal

Jul 18, 2020 | 3:05 PM

Red Deer College is getting $5 million from the province for capital maintenance and renewal.

In a release, the province says the funding will go towards upgrading and replacing a variety of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including heating, ventilation and cooling, as well as water and sewage systems.

The project, part of the $10 billion infrastructure spending portion of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, will create about 28 jobs.

“With this funding, government is not only ensuring post-secondary students and staff continue to have high-quality campus experiences, we are also creating work opportunities for contractors and skilled tradespeople in the Red Deer community,” said Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides.

“We appreciate this valuable investment from the Government of Alberta to allow RDC to enhance our facilities,” said RDC President Dr. Peter Nunoda. “Everything we do is in support of our students and community, and with this investment, we can continue to enhance optimal learning environments on our vibrant campuses. We are also excited to provide important employment opportunities in our region through the construction projects that will result from this grant funding, helping Alberta’s economic recovery during this challenging time.”

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“This $5-million investment from the Capital Maintenance and Renewal fund from the Government of Alberta in Red Deer College will ensure that students are able to continue to learn in a safe, warm, and healthy environment when they return to in-person classes,” says Brittany Lausen, president, Students’ Association of Red Deer College

Funding for this project is part of an additional $98-million commitment to post-secondary institutions, which the province expects to create about 533 full-time jobs around Alberta.