New student spaces coming quicker to B.C. communities

Ten communities will soon have more student spaces as part of the government’s actions to expand schools quicker.

Through a $133.5-million investment, the Ministry of Education and Child Care is adding 89 new classrooms, which is the equivalent of 2,185 new seats, to 10 school districts. Communities receiving the new additions include West Kelowna, Langley, Surrey, Delta, Richmond, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Fort St. John, Nanaimo and Terrace.

The use of prefabricated construction means students will soon be learning in modern classrooms that look just like regular schools. With sustainable and energy-efficient designs, the additions also align with the Province’s CleanBC targets and meets B.C.’s enhanced energy requirements. The new classrooms are expected to be ready as early as next school year.

Lynn Fripps Elementary in the Langley School District will get a six-classroom prefabricated addition, adding 150 new student seats to the school.