Ontario post-secondary schools receive $228M for infrastructure upgrades

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $228 million in postsecondary institutions to modernize their infrastructure.

Specifically, the investment includes:

• $196 million through the Facilities Renewal Program to help publicly assisted colleges and universities with the maintenance, repairs and renewal of existing facilities.
• $21.5 million through the College Equipment and Renewal Fund to help colleges buy and renew instructional equipment and learning resources.
• $10.5 million through the Training Equipment and Renewal Fund to help universities renew and buy equipment and learning resources.

“This combined investment stream requires postsecondary institutions to contribute matching funds to help deliver the high-quality education and training to meet the needs of employers,” a release reads.

Colleges and universities can use the funding for major building systems upgrades, heating and ventilating system upgrades, as well as mechanical and electrical system upgrades.

The funds can also be used to buy educational tools, such as new computers and software for teaching purposes, specialized equipment, or machinery for use in labs, shops and classrooms.