New elementary school for Breslau approved for proposals

The Ontario government has approved the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to look for proposals for building a new elementary school in Breslau.

The WRDSB aims to have the Breslau-Hopewell Crossing School built at 95 Loxleigh Lane once a contractor is selected.

The Ontario government has invested a total of $32.5 million, including additional funding of $15.9 million, to go towards the project.

In a release, MPP Mike Harris of Kitchener-Conestoga said this step was necessary for Breslau’s fast-growing community.

“Investing in additional classrooms and child care spaces will ensure students have access to the modern, supportive learning environment they deserve, close to home,” he said in part.

Through the project, the WRDSB hopes to bring 611 spots to elementary school students as well as 73 spots to child care spaces for local families.

The investment is part of the provincial government’s $23 billion investment fund dedicated towards supporting school construction and repairs across Ontario over a 10-year period. The fund was created to cut construction times in half, strengthen project accountability and support collaboration between school boards and municipalities.

For WRDSB Director of Education Scott Miller, it’s funding that improves future education in the area.

“This additional funding ensures that we can move forward with building a modern, inclusive learning environment and child care facility that will serve students, families and the Breslau community for generations to come,” he said.