As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, the Ontario government has provided the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new addition at Notre Dame Catholic School to create more student spaces.
“The funding for a new addition at Notre Dame Catholic School in Orillia is great news for our community,” said Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North. “Through this investment, we’re creating opportunities for students to thrive today and well into the future.”
This project is supported by a total investment of $10.4 million, which includes additional funding of $6.5 million. When complete, the project will deliver 184 new elementary student spaces for local families.
“Our government is focused on supporting students, teachers and parents while ensuring school boards are equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “Once completed, this project will offer an inspiring learning environment that helps students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Our government will continue to provide the resources students need for ultimate achievement.”
Through local infrastructure projects like the one in Orillia, the government is meeting urgent needs to address growth related to demographic changes. The investment is part of Ontario’s commitment to invest more than $22 billion over 10 years to support school construction, renewal and improvement.
“Building and renewing Ontario’s infrastructure is a key part of our government’s plan to protect the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of significant economic uncertainties,” said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “Through our $236 billion capital plan we are getting shovels in the ground faster to build new and improved schools, transit, hospitals and other critical infrastructure for communities across the province.”
“We are fortunate to be part of a growing school board and it is always exciting when we receive support from the Ministry of Education to expand our schools in order to accommodate our increasing student population,” said Kimberly Dixon, CEO Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. “We are only at the very beginning of the process for Notre Dame and with this tender approval in place we are hopeful that construction can begin next summer.”
Notre Dame Catholic School is located at 140 Atlantis Drive in Orillia.