Two Hamilton schools to undergo massive expansions

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Published February 18, 2020 at 8:53 pm

Hamilton schools to get upgrades that will create hundreds of new spaces for public elementary students and nearly 100 new childcare spaces in Stoney Creek.

Hamilton schools to get upgrades that will create hundreds of new spaces for public elementary students and nearly 100 new childcare spaces in Stoney Creek.

On Tuesday (Feb. 18) the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) announced that the province has greenlit plans to proceed with the construction of two school additions in Stoney Creek.

The $8.6-million addition to Mount Albion PS will provide new spaces for 230 elementary students.

The $10.2-million addition to Collegiate PS will provide new spaces for 213 elementary students.

The new additions will also include new childcare centres. Both additions will include three-room childcare additions, each yielding 49 new childcare spaces — 98 in total.

“This is very exciting news for the students and families who have been looking forward to these projects getting underway,” said HWDSB Chair Alex Johnstone in a press release.

“I know our school communities are excited to see the realization of this school renewal.”

The HWDSB is contributing $6.3 million in board funds, including renewal funds to improve the condition of the schools.

In 2019-20, Ontario approved $1.4 billion in funding to renew and maintain existing schools in Hamilton.

“The funding for these additions to Mount Albion PS and Collegiate Avenue PS is great news for our community,” said Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook in a press release.

“This investment will provide a quality learning environment and new opportunities for the children of Stoney Creek.”

Now that the expansions have been given the green light, the projects will be going out to tender within the next week or two, with the hope that construction will get underway within the coming months, the HWDSB told InTheHammer.

Photos courtesy HWDSB Facebook page

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