School District 57 announced at yesterday’s (Tuesday) meeting two elementary schools will be getting an upgrade.
The two projects approved by the province included Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) upgrades for Beaverly Elementary and College Heights Elementary, totalling $1,275,000.
Trustee Chair Craig Brennan says some more expensive projects were denied.
“We ask every year for many more than we actually get, so this isn’t surprising it’s kind of how it goes, but we’re happy with those two for sure.”
Brennan added after speaking with the new Minister of Infrastructure, one of the key words put forward was tariff, which has put the breaks on projects due to uncertainty.
“Any time there’s an added cost, especially in the unknown added cost, it creates a huge problem for an organizations plan, and we always try to be nimble.” said Brennan.
“If the world changes, and costs go up in some things we don’t control, then we’re going to have to respond as an organization, so it absolutely could impact how we do our business.”
As for the two minor capital projects that are getting support from the province, the Beaverly Elementary HVAC upgrade totals $650,000, with College Heights Elementary at $625,000.
Other items discussed at yesterday’s board meeting included the 2025/26 draft annual budget, and the the Strategic Plan.
More information about the meeting can be found here.
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