KAMLOOPS, B.C. — School infrastructure in Kamloops is getting an upgrade.
The Province of B.C. announced it will be building a new, expanded and energy efficient Parkcrest Elementary school. The new school’s design will include space for more students, a neighbourhood learning centre and a bigger gymnasium.
“Parkcrest students, staff and families have gone through a lot since they lost their school in a devastating fire,” said Jennifer Whiteside, minister of education, in a press release. “This new school will provide students, families and the community with an expanded, safe and modern learning environment that will allow them to grow and thrive in for many years to come.”
The province is contributing $34.84 million towards the project and the Kamloops-Thompson School District is investing $300,000. The previous school was destroyed in a fire in 2019. The new school will have capacity for an additional 120 students to handle projected city growth.
Work on the school is scheduled to start next summer with a completion date of spring 2024. The province is targeting LEED Gold standards to reduce energy costs and pollution.
The City of Kamloops will chip in $2.5 million for the additional space required for a larger gymnasium and changeroom facilities for sporting events.
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