TVDSB applies for funding to build or expand five schools in the coming years

How the Catholic school board is managing growth There's been significant growth across the region's Catholic schools in recent years. CTV London's Gerry Dewan reports.

A funding request coming down the pipe from Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) to the ministry of education hopes to build four new schools, and expand one in the coming years.

TVDSB trustees have earmarked a new elementary schools in southwest London, Thamesford, Ingersoll and north central London, as well as an expansion of West Nissouri Public School in Thorndale.

“We’re proud to submit all five of these projects. Our communities are in need of these student accommodations.” said Board Chairperson Beth Mai. “We trust the Ministry understands the pressures we’re experiencing, particularly from increasing enrolment, and we eagerly await their decision.”

All five projects were previously proposed for consideration, and are being resubmitted this year with hopes of greater success.

Of eight projects submitted last year, three were approved, with new schools on the way in Lucan, west London, and southeast London.