Tuesday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $110.5 million for six new major infrastructure projects for school divisions in communities across the province. These projects are part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s $7.5 billion two-year capital to plan to build a strong Saskatchewan and stimulate Saskatchewan’s economic recovery. Under the two-year capital to plan to build a strong Saskatchewan, over $130 million was designated for education infrastructure including major projects and maintenance funding.
The new projects include:
• a new Francophone elementary school in Regina;
• a new elementary school to replace Ducharme Elementary School in La Loche;
• a new K-12 school to replace Blaine Lake Composite School;
• a new K-12 school to consolidate the elementary school and high school in Lanigan;
• renovations and addition to Holy Rosary High School in Lloydminster; and
• renovations and addition to Lloydminster Comprehensive High School.
These projects are in addition to the funding announced as a part of Budget 2020-21 to build seven new schools and renovate three existing schools which includes:
• a new joint-use facility with two elementary schools in Regina’s Harbour Landing neighborhood;
• a new school to consolidate the elementary school and high school in Carrot River;
• renovations to Yorkton Regional High School;
• renovations and addition to John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford;
• a new elementary school to replace Princess Alexandra, King George and Pleasant Hill elementary schools in Saskatoon;
• a joint-use facility with two elementary schools to replace St. Peter, St. Michael and Imperial elementary schools in Regina;
• replacement for St. Frances Elementary School in Saskatoon; and
• renovations and addition to Athol Murray College of Notre Dame.
From April 2008 to June 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested approximately $1.9 billion in capital funding. During this time, 85 projects have been approved including 57 new schools and 28 major renovation projects.
