14 new school projects will provide new and improved student spaces, create jobs, and revitalize Alberta communities
Alberta’s government is providing $268 million for school construction in the province including new schools in Calgary, Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Manning and Red Deer. Budget 2021 also provides for five modernizations or additions, two school replacement projects and funding for a school ownership solution.
In the Grand Yellowhead School Division, Alberta’s government is funding the modernization of Grand Trunk School in Evansburg through design funding.
Grand Trunk Yellowhead School Division has received a gold star from me since day one. The work of their board, their superintendent, their principals and teachers, have paid dividends for the students in regards to test scores, and tax payers in regards to their efficient use of their budgets for some time. I am so very pleased to see that the Grand Trunk School will be receiving the funding for the modernizations that are much needed to continue to their great work in educating our next generation of high performing Albertans, proving that with the right management, that the Rural Advantage is Real.
In total…
The 2021 Capital Plan spends $1.6 billion over three years on school infrastructure. In addition to these 14 new school projects, this funding also continues work on more than 62 previously announced school projects across Alberta. Of these, 19 are expected to be complete through 2021-22. The remaining projects are in various stages of planning, design, or construction.
Additionally, Capital Maintenance and Renewal funding of $203 million over three years will go to existing school facilities.
Long-Term Strategy
Alberta’s government is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by protecting livelihoods with Alberta’s Recovery Plan, a bold, ambitious long-term strategy to build, diversify and create tens of thousands of jobs now. By building schools, roads and other core infrastructure we are benefiting our communities. By diversifying our economy and attracting investment with Canada’s most competitive tax environment, we are putting Alberta on a path for a generation of growth.
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MLA Shane Getson (UCP)
Shane Getson was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland on April 16, 2019.
Engagement
I currently serve as Deputy Chair on the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and as a Member of the Standing Committees on Resource Stewardship.
Check often my Engagement page to discover my Focus Projects for 2021, among which I want to introduce you to the importance of Utility Corridors. I have the firm belief that the usage of these corridors will contribute immensely to Alberta's future so, for more details please contact me at your convenience.