The Mountain View School Division (MVSD) is providing an update on the heating system at Goose Lake High which failed in January.
In a statement, the MVSD says the temporary heating system replacement has failed to ensure the school was comfortable for staff and students over the past few weeks — for which they have apologized.
One concerned parent from the school community expressed their frustration, telling CKDM reporters that plugged-in space heaters blew the breakers on one occasion, leaving the school without heat or electricity on that particular day.
A release from the MVSD says they have been working on the heating system replacement at Goose Lake High School.
“Our current priority is to make sure the temporary heating system is meeting the school’s needs with an expectation that this system is functioning well for the duration of this project," says the release.
"With respect to the project, we can confirm the following:
- Most of the preparatory work including demolition and abatement work has been completed
- In addition to the branch line assessment, an in-line filtering system will be installed for the next few weeks to remove debris from within the entire piping system
- The new boilers are expected to be delivered in the next two weeks
- The new circulating pumps are delayed and the contractor is waiting for supplier confirmation on a delivery date for these units
- Any required repairs to the distribution lines will be completed in the interim
- The anticipated completion date for all work is currently the end of December"
The MVSD says they appreciate the patience of the school community, explaining that the system failure did not provide the luxury of a planning phase before the heating system could be replaced.
The Division says going forward they will provide updates on any potential project delays, and advise that any questions or concerns be shared with Mr. Wilson at Goose Lake High.
