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$2.89 million earmarked for upgrades to regional schools
The B.C. government has announced it is providing $261.1 million in 2023-24 for school maintenance projects across the province, including $2,894,534 earmarked for Southeast Kootenay School District (SD 5) and Rocky Mountain School District (SD 6).
“We are making historic investments in school capital projects across the province,” said Rachna Singh, Minister of Education. “Schools are the cornerstones of our communities, and our government is continuing to invest in our school infrastructure to ensure that our kids have clean, safe, modern places to learn, grow and play.”
As part of the school maintenance funding, $13 million will go toward the purchase of at least 67 new school buses. Additional funding is being made available through the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation for school districts that buy electric buses.
Additionally, the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Carbon Neutral Capital Program is providing $23 million in 2023-24 to support energy and electrical upgrades at 86 schools. The Carbon Neutral Capital Program provides specific funding to energy-efficiency projects that lower school districts’ carbon emissions.
The province is increasing the annual facility grant by an additional $26.6 million. As well, $147.1 million is available for school districts to address maintenance needs in a versatile way based on their priorities, keeping schools safe and functioning.
Southeast Kootenay School District (SD 5) – Total $1,503,885
School Enhancement Program (SEP): Plumbing upgrades at Mount Baker Secondary School.
Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP): Electrical upgrades at Rocky Mountain Elementary (pictured above);
Electrical upgrades at Sparwood Secondary.
Bus Acquisition Program (BUS): One new bus.
Rocky Mountain School District (SD 6) – Total $1,390,649
School Enhancement Program (SEP): Roofing upgrades at Marysville Elementary School.
Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP): Electrical upgrades at McKim Middle School; Electrical upgrades at Nicholson Elementary.
Bus Acquisition Program (BUS): One new bus.
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