The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board will receive $19.7 million for an addition at St. Mary’s High School in Owen Sound
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker said it is part of a plan for a safe return to school, adding the investment means an improved quality learning environment for families in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound.
“These are not just investments in bricks and mortar, our government is investing in the future of our children by creating a better learning environment,” said Walker. “By building and upgrading these schools we are providing students with access to modern classroom settings and the latest technology which will lead to new opportunities and lifelong success.”
“We have been over capacity at St. Mary’s in Owen Sound for many years and are thrilled with the news that we will be receiving 19.7 million in funding and can proceed with the much needed addition and renovations,” said Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Chair Lori Di Castri. “During these months of uncertainty and change, we at Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board have remained focused on providing high quality faith based education to our communities. We are a people of hope and patience and today we are a people of joy and thanks. Our community will benefit greatly from the Ontario Government’s investment in our infrastructure, which in turn is an investment in our youth.”
In a media release Friday, Walker said it is critical that Ontario continues to invest in safe and modern schools that meet the needs of students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ontario government is also generating nearly 900 new licensed child care spaces across the province.
“This government firmly believes that your children deserve to learn in state of the art, modern, technologically connected and accessible schools,” said Minister Lecce. “We will continue to take action, like the St. Mary’s High School addition, to ensure students are safe today and well into the future by approving more new school buildings and permanent additions and increasing access to child care for working parents.”
Highlights of the addition include 702 new secondary student spaces.
