MITCHELL ADVOCATE Upgrades completed at MDHS, Upper Thames before school starts Almost $1.2 million of work was completed over the summer at both Mitchell District high school Upper Thames ele- mentaryschool (UTES) bythe Avon Maitland District School Bo: AMDSSB officials reported that there were a couple of projects completed at MDHS, including the replacement of existing boil- ers and pumps which had reached their rated service life. The board replaced this equipment with a new high efficiency, condensing boiler and circulating pumps with variable frequency drives for in- creased efficiency and precise loop ay, whichisadjacenttotheboilerroom, was also repurposed into a barrier free multi-gender washroom. Turner Plumbing and Heating was the low bidder on this project in the amount of $552,897.70. AlsoatMDHS, twoexteriordoors and a window screen system were replaced into the courtyard to ad- dress accessibility, with terrazzo repairs in the corridor at the west upgrades to WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 3 <a n all summer inside the halls of Mitchell District Nh school, and now that another school year is fork cal upon us, "the building is good to go and great all Grade 7-12 students for another exciting year. avDY BADER Wayne and Harold Smith Con- struction was the successful con- tractor in th of $365,800. the boys and girls washrooms in the east wing were also completed. The washroom upgrades included replacement of all plumbing fix- bial wall ne toilet Dar Bnones ighting and al Also, an unused boys washroom, Quaora al and eee work. MDHS Principal Derek Laidlaw reported 509 students the last week of August, a number that could change on Day 1 of the 2024- 25 school year that begins Sept. 4. AtUTES, meanwhile, workcom- pleted at the school this summer was toaddress life safety upgrades, officials reported. This included a fire panel upgrade as they were un- able to get replacement parts for the existing panel. As well there was replacement of emergency lighting to LED lighting and exit signage to meet updated code re- quirements. Since the Perth Care for Kids childcare facility is attached to the school, the childcare decided to have their life safety devices upgraded as well. Jayden’s Mechanical Ltd. was the successful contractor in the amount of $254,250. Their bid amountincluded anitemized price jue for the workin the childcare in the amount of $34,400. 1Gig Fibre Internet WW W.QUADRO.NET 1-800-265-4983