Major Construction Updates

The following major construction updates are decisions of the Haldimand East Elementary Accommodation Review.

Fairview Avenue Redevelopment

Architects' school design rendering

Grand Erie District School Board held a public meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2017, to share information with the public about the new school build.

The information session was led by Salter Pilon Architects and Grand Erie District School Board staff to share the school's design and more about the project.

Scope:

Construction of a new elementary school to accommodate the consolidation of Fairview Avenue PS and Grandview Central PS on the existing Fairview Avenue PS site. The new construction will include child care room and child and family program spaces. The current school will be demolished following occupancy of the new elementary school.

Timeline:

Schematic Design and Stakeholder Consultation: Schematic Design complete | Open House, April 13, 2017
Site Plan Review and Agreement: Mid-April to Mid-July 2017
General Contractor Tender Posting: June 1 2017 (Three weeks)
General Contractor Tender Award: Week of June 26, 2017
Break Ground / Commence Construction Phase: Week of July 3, 2017
Occupancy: August 2018

Thompson Creek Addition

Scope:

Create four new classrooms to facilitate the consolidation of Anna Melick Memorial School students with Thompson Creek, effective September 1, 2017.

Timeline:

February 2017 - Complete design phase and seek approval to issue tender.
March 2017 - Seek Board approval to award contract work.
April to August 2017 - Complete project work.
September 2017 - New space occupied by staff and students.

Status:

Design complete, tender issued and reviewed. Pending Board Approval, the contract will be awarded and construction will commence in April.

Budget:

Capital Priorities Grant approval has been received from the Ministry of Education for this project.