School District 47 - Edgehill Elementary

Project status: Construction

City/town: qathet (Powell River)

Project scope: Through $16.5 million in provincial funding and $250,000 from the school district, the addition and renovations will add five classrooms, opening up 120 new elementary spaces for students at Edgehill Elementary. They also include sustainable and energy-efficient designs that align with the Province’s CleanBC emissions-reduction goals. A new multipurpose room, a media-technology room, dedicated learning spaces for students with disabilities or diverse abilities, and the new classrooms are expected to be ready for students by spring 2026.

Estimated project value: $16.71 million 

News release: More spaces coming for elementary students in Powell River

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