October 20, 2011

The Halton District School Board held this morning (Thursday, October 20, 2011) an official groundbreaking ceremony for its newest elementary school. The school site is located in the Alton community in Burlington.

This new elementary school will help address growth occurring in north Burlington. Construction will begin immediately, with the official opening anticipated for September 2012.

The three-storey school will feature a full passenger elevator, barrier-free access for students and visitors, air conditioning with individual classroom controls, networked for computer use, double gym, bus drop off area and kindergarten drop off area, plus instructional areas will include natural light.

The budget for construction of this school, including furniture and equipment, is $13.7 million. The Halton District School Board has awarded the architectural tender to Snyder and Associates Inc. of Toronto, and the construction contract to Everstrong Construction Limited of Orangeville.