$161m investment in Canterbury schools

New classrooms, school welcome but Selwyn Mayor says more needed

Selwyn is celebrating the announcement of $108 million for a new school, 52 more classrooms and a future school site.

$161 Million School Property Growth Plan For Canterbury

A $108 million investment in Selwyn will deliver a new school with 12 classrooms, 52 classrooms at existing schools, and the purchase of a new site for a future new school.

$161m investment in Canterbury schools

Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg with Education Minister Erica Stanford and Lincoln Primary principal Chris Nord in December. Photo: Supplied The Government will put another $161 million into Canterbury schools, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today.

$161 million school property growth plan for Canterbury

The Government’s responding to rapid population growth in Canterbury with a $161 million investment into school property, delivering close to 2,500 student places in the region’s growing school network. “The Selwyn community has been loud and clear, they don’t have enough classroom space to keep up with demand. We are acting decisively to address this through a comprehensive growth plan to provide certainty and ensure more children can flourish,…