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Coquitlam Mayor Brad West Credits Community Pressure for School Reconstruction
- The provincial government has revealed plans to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary School nearly two years after a fire destroyed it, with construction expected to begin in July 2026 and occupancy by December 2027.
- The new school will have 240 seats, including two kindergarten and eight elementary classrooms, and will utilize hybrid construction methods to speed up the timeline.
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam, stated that students deserve to attend school close to home and emphasized the urgent need for a new school following the loss of the original building.
- Michael Thomas, chair of the Port Coquitlam board of education, expressed excitement over funding approval, highlighting the importance of reconnecting students, families, and the community.
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The Hamilton Spectator+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Province greenlights $39 million rebuild of Hazel Trembath Elementary with first-of-its-kind fast-track construction
After a devastating arson reduced Hazel Trembath Elementary to ashes two years ago, plans to rebuild the Port Coquitlam school are officially underway – with an innovative approach aimed at welcoming students back to classrooms faster than ever before.
·Hamilton, Canada
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The Peterborough Examiner+8 Reposted by 8 other sources
Coquitlam Mayor Brad West credits community pressure for school reconstruction
VICTORIA - Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says community pressure is responsible for the provincial government's decision to speed up the reconstruction of an elementary school destroyed by fire almost two
·Peterborough, Canada
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