SD58 receives $1.65 million in provincial maintenance grants

Better ventilation, electric buses and increasing energy efficiency are some of the benefits for B.C. K-12 students and staff from $240.5 million in maintenance grants this year – a 10.5% increase over last year.

“With over 1,500 public schools throughout our province, maintaining and improving our facilities is a critical priority to ensure students are learning in healthy, efficient and positive environments, no matter where they live,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education. “From ventilation and heating, to energy efficiency and lighting, increased maintenance funding allows districts to tackle immediate priorities and focus on providing the best learning experience possible for every B.C. student.”

Locally, School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen was successful in applying for two grants through the stream.

The first is for roofing upgrades at the South Central Interior Distance Education building. The second is for LED lighting upgrades at Nicola Canford Elementary. In total the two grants are worth $1.65 million.

School maintenance funding is part of the Province’s commitment to ensuring students have the best learning experience possible in safe, positive and inspiring schools.