School District 38 - John G. Diefenbaker Elementary School

Publication date: December 6, 2023

Project status: Design development

City/town: Richmond

Project scope: This is a complete seismic replacement project which includes the construction of a new two-story school that will provide 465 safe seats and a Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) for childcare. A replacement school project offers an opportunity to improve the overall energy performance of the building plus reduce the emissions of greenhouse gasses. 

Estimated project value: $52 million

News release: Seismically safer school coming for students in Richmond

School website

Estimated project milestones

Tender and award: May 2026
Construction initiation: September 2026
Occupancy: November 2028

School district project contact

Project manager: Jonathan Ho
Contact number: 604-718-4014 
E-mail: Joho@sd38.bc.ca