Two new schools and upgrades to an existing school in Niagara are on the horizon following funding announcements from the Ontario government.
On Wednesday Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff and Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced the government would be funelling $10 million for the construction of a new Catholic elementary school in Beamsville.
The Ontario government will also be contributing $15 million for the construction of a new elementary school at Kalar and McLeod in south Niagara Falls, which will feature 21 regular classrooms as well as Kindergarten and special education rooms.
“In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made safer schools a priority, which is why we continue to invest in modern and accessible learning spaces with improved ventilation,” said Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education.
"These investments are part of our multiyear plan to build, expand, and update schools and childcare spaces across our province. They will leave a lasting legacy that benefits working families for years to come."
Warren Hoshizaki, DSBN Director of Education said, “As educators, it is our role to do all we can to ensure our students are prepared for a world of possibilities - and the new challenges it will bring.
In addition to the DSBN funding, which will see 608 elementary student spaceas and 49 childcare spaces in Niagara Falls, the government will also contribute $2.8 million to create new care spaces at Lakeview Public School in Grimsby to help working families in Niagara.
Excellent news today! @Sflecce and @samoosterhoff @STMARK_Lions to announce more than $10M in funding for a new school in @TownofLincolnON in 2024 or sooner! @Camillocipriano @CatholicEdu @ONeducation pic.twitter.com/ucKHr6ZKEB
— Niagara Catholic DSB (@niagaracatholic) December 15, 2021
