The British Columbia government has announced a significant investment of over $88 million to expand the capacity of Clayton Heights Secondary School in Surrey. Premier David Eby shared the news from the school itself, highlighting the plan to double the school’s capacity and create 1,000 additional student seats.
The expansion project will include the development of new science and technology areas, a state-of-the-art dance studio, a modern gymnasium, upgraded art facilities, and a dedicated Indigenous space. This initiative aims to address the growing student population in Surrey and support the city’s long-term development goals.
Premier Eby emphasized the importance of this expansion, indicating that it addresses previous gaps in school infrastructure created by past administrations and federal immigration policies. The government is focused on catching up with the demand for educational facilities in growing communities like Surrey.
Efforts are already in progress to add around 6,000 more student spaces throughout Surrey, utilizing innovative methods such as prefabricated additions. While a specific completion timeline for the Clayton Heights Secondary project was not provided, the government’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in the region is evident.
Keyphrase: Surrey high school expansion