Nanaimo is getting new classrooms as part of a multi-million dollar province-wide investment. Construction has started on dozens of new classrooms across the province since the start of the year, using $340 million from the provincial government.
“Families in Nanaimo are seeing the results of our government’s continued investment in education. The new classrooms at Chase River Elementary mean more students can learn in modern, safe spaces, in their own neighbourhood. These projects are essential for meeting the needs of our growing community and giving every child the best possible start,” says Sheila Malcomson, MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island.
Comox and Powell River are also among the communities getting more space for education.
“I’ve seen first-hand the difference that new schools and modern classrooms make for students and their communities,” says Lisa Beare, minister of education and childcare. “With these record investments, that will only continue to grow, fostering success and opportunities for generations to come.”
The province is using prefabricated additions and is encouraging school districts to use simplified designs to help meet demand for new space quickly.
Since 2017, the province has committed to spending more than $6 billion to create new spaces for students.
