ONTARIO GOVERNMENT BUILDING NEW SCHOOL IN MILTON
MILTON, ON – As part of Ontario’s ongoing investments to build and improve local schools, the province has given Halton Catholic District School Board approval to proceed to tender a new unnamed elementary school – Milton #10 Catholic Elementary School.
The $18.7 million investment will provide a new, quality learning environment for the students of Milton, as well as new childcare rooms. This project is part of the province’s capital investment program to support students with modern learning spaces.
“It is no secret that our community continues to grow and I am proud to be part of a government that invests in growing communities” said Parm Gill, MPP for Milton “This new school will ensure our children have a safe and healthy environment to grow, and learn in.”
Ontario’s investment in new and updated schools will create the foundation for a modern learning environment for hundreds of students across the province.
“From modernizing our curriculum to revitalizing our classrooms and their facilities, we are investing in our students and giving them every tool to achieve their full potential,” said Education Minister Stephen Lecce. “Construction of the new Milton elementary school further demonstrates our government’s historic investment in Ontario’s schools and our overall commitment to supporting our students and families.”
“We have been eagerly awaiting approval to tender so that we can proceed with the construction of a new Catholic elementary school in Milton. We appreciate the ongoing commitment of the government and are grateful for the support of our Milton families who have been very patient throughout this process. We look forward to forging ahead with this project and building a brand new school that will address the dire needs in our growing community,” said Patrick Murphy, Milton Trustee & Chair of the Halton Catholic District School Board
“I am very pleased that we can start on the next phase of approval process and begin construction on the new school. As our community continues to grow, I want to thank MPP Gill for taking actions that provide a new, quality learning environment for students,” added HCDSB Milton Trustee and Vice Chair of the Trustees Halton Catholic District School Board, Marvin Duarte. “This is great news for our Catholic families and our Milton community as a whole.”
Highlights of the new school construction include:
- 671 elementary student spaces.
- 88 new licensed childcare spaces.
- 5 new childcare rooms.
Unnamed Elementary School – Milton #10 will be located at 675 Kennedy Circle West, Milton.