The Huron-Superior Catholic District School board isn't yet ready to choose a contractor to build its new high school, but officials say the project is still on track.
Tenders were opened Wednesday and the school board had sent out notice of a possible Thursday special meeting to approve a contractor.
The meeting won't happen now until likely late August or early September as the board finalizes details with a winning bidder, but John Stadnyk, director of education, said he doesn't see this pushing back its schedule. He said the board has been able to continue with preparations at the hilltop site off Second Line East where a new St. Mary's College is slated to open in September, 2015.
?I think we're in pretty good shape,? said Stadnyk, reached Thursday.
He said five tenders were received during the six-week tender period and are being reviewed by the board's project team.
?The next step in the process will be to finalize negotiations with the successful bidder so a contract can be awarded as quickly as possible,? Stadnyk said.
The final price will be presented to the Ministry of Education and trustees before being approved.
The board held a ceremonial ground-breaking at the site of the $47-million project in May.
The new school, approved as part of the provincial government's 2011 budget will replace St. Mary's College, St. Basil secondary school and Holy Angels learning centre.
?I met with the team (Thursday) and we don't feel this will set us back,? said Stadnyk.
Design details revealed by the board so far indicate the new school's focal point will be a commons area stretching 40-feet high, and providing "breathtaking views" visible from all three levels of the school. Students will also have access to key areas, such as the library, cafeteria, gymnasium and auditorium.
The school will feature a new 500-seat Theatre SMC and a centrally-located cafeteria that can be expanded for events open to the general public.
Outside, a sports complex will include a playing field for football and soccer, a six-lane track, second practice field and various training centres for field events.
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