More Modular Classrooms Planned for Schools in Langley and Around B.C.
The province says the $49.5 million plan will add 33 classroom spaces and expand capacity at five schools across B.C.
- On Tuesday, Infrastructure Minister Bowinn announced 33 new classrooms across the province, including modular additions for two Langley elementary schools to address rapid population growth.
- The province increasingly utilizes Modular additions to replace portables in fast-growing Communities, as modular construction costs about 30 per cent less than conventional builds and completes faster.
- Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary will receive 200 new student seats, while Josette Dandurand Elementary adds 100 seats, part of a $49.5 million budget for all projects.
- Additional projects include a 145-seat addition to Dormick Park Elementary in Abbotsford, a 200-seat addition to Black Mountain Elementary in Kelowna, and a 100-seat addition to Highlands Elementary in North Vancouver.
- Bowinn attributed the expansion need to Langley's appeal to young families, noting that Changes in immigration targets have recently reduced population growth, "giving us a little bit of room to breathe.
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More modular classrooms planned for schools in Langley and around B.C. - Creston Valley Advance
LANGLEY ADVANCE TIMES – Modular classrooms will expand two of Langley’s newest elementary schools, including one that opened last September, B.C.’s Minister of Infrastructure announced on Tuesday. Bowinn Ma was in Langley on June 30 to announce 33 new classrooms, including one school upgrade and five new modular additions, to be built in communities around the province. Two of those will be in Langley. Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary, which open…
More modular classrooms planned for schools in Langley and around B.C. - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
LANGLEY ADVANCE TIMES – Modular classrooms will expand two of Langley’s newest elementary schools, including one that opened last September, B.C.’s Minister of Infrastructure announced on Tuesday. Bowinn Ma was in Langley on June 30 to announce 33 new classrooms, including one school upgrade and five new modular additions, to be built in communities around the province. Two of those will be in Langley. Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary, which open…
More modular classrooms planned for schools in Langley and around B.C. - Grand Forks Gazette
LANGLEY ADVANCE TIMES – Modular classrooms will expand two of Langley’s newest elementary schools, including one that opened last September, B.C.’s Minister of Infrastructure announced on Tuesday. Bowinn Ma was in Langley on June 30 to announce 33 new classrooms, including one school upgrade and five new modular additions, to be built in communities around the province. Two of those will be in Langley. Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary, which open…
More modular classrooms planned for schools in Langley and around B.C. - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
LANGLEY ADVANCE TIMES – Modular classrooms will expand two of Langley’s newest elementary schools, including one that opened last September, B.C.’s Minister of Infrastructure announced on Tuesday. Bowinn Ma was in Langley on June 30 to announce 33 new classrooms, including one school upgrade and five new modular additions, to be built in communities around the province. Two of those will be in Langley. Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary, which open…
More modular classrooms planned for schools in Langley and around B.C. - Northern Sentinel
LANGLEY ADVANCE TIMES – Modular classrooms will expand two of Langley’s newest elementary schools, including one that opened last September, B.C.’s Minister of Infrastructure announced on Tuesday. Bowinn Ma was in Langley on June 30 to announce 33 new classrooms, including one school upgrade and five new modular additions, to be built in communities around the province. Two of those will be in Langley. Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary, which open…
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More modular classrooms planned for schools in Langley and around B.C.
LANGLEY ADVANCE TIMES – Modular classrooms will expand two of Langley’s newest elementary schools, including one that opened last September, B.C.’s Minister of Infrastructure announced on Tuesday. Bowinn Ma was in Langley on June 30 to announce 33 new classrooms, including one school upgrade and five new modular additions, to be built in communities around the province. Two of those will be in Langley. Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary, which open…
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