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Alberta's Ambitious School Construction Plan Unveiled

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  • 11 new schools to be built in Edmonton and Calgary region
  • Public-private partnerships used for construction
  • Funding from $2.1 billion commitment in 2024 budget
  • Accelerated construction to address enrolment growth
  • Schools to be owned and maintained by private companies for 30 years
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  • The winning private group in a P3 project not only designs and builds the schools but also maintains them for 30 years, ensuring long-term ownership and responsibility.
  • Despite the benefits of P3 partnerships, some school divisions have expressed concerns about the quality of construction sites and maintenance levels, highlighting potential challenges in the process.
  • The bundling of new schools into two contracts streamlines the construction process, with specific timelines set for the completion of high schools and elementary-junior high schools in different regions.
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  • Some schools have resorted to converting libraries, staff rooms, and gymnasiums into makeshift classrooms due to overcrowding.
  • In Airdrie, the high schools are projected to reach 111% capacity, highlighting the urgent need for new school construction.
  • Edmonton Catholic Schools and Edmonton public schools are already operating at or above capacity, indicating the pressing demand for additional educational facilities.
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  • The provincial government plans to fund six to eight school modernization projects annually, in addition to the new school constructions.
  • No francophone schools will be included in the upcoming announcement, hinting at future bundles that may cater to this demographic.
  • The pilot program to partially fund private school projects reflects a new approach by the Alberta government to support diverse educational initiatives.
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  • The School Construction Accelerator Program plans to build or renovate 15 charter schools in the next years, which will add 12,500 more spaces in the charter system, effectively doubling its current enrolment.
  • Approval for these charter school projects will be in addition to the 30 anticipated public, Catholic, or francophone schools that are expected to be announced yearly.
  • This initiative aims to provide more options for students and families within the education system, addressing the significant enrolment growth and overcrowding issues in schools.
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