Oliver Elementary School lands funding for upgrade

OES will be able to proceed with a routine capital project thanks to $140,000 in provincial funding. This improvement will help provide healthy, safe and modern learning environments.

The project will see the replacement of the remaining sections of roof that were not completed this summer.

Work is expected to be completed by spring 2016.

“The completion of this project will greatly improve the infrastructure and operating efficiency of Oliver Elementary School,” Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson said. “Our government is committed to providing students with learning environments that are safe and up to date.”

This project was approved under the province’s routine capital program. Projects were chosen based on need, priority, and supporting student learning.

Quick Facts:

• Since 2002, the ministry has invested $4.2 billion in new and improved schools, including $2.2 billion in seismic upgrades. This has resulted in 112 new schools, 186 schools with increased classroom space and 146 seismically upgraded schools.
• Boards of education submit capital plans to the ministry that include details on school building priorities in their school districts.
• The provincial government establishes an overall capital budget for schools based the ministry’s capital allocation.