School District 05 - Fernie Elementary School

Project Status: Design Development

City/Town: Fernie

Project Scope: This project includes the construction of a new elementary school with a building area of 2,315m2. The school will have a capacity of 265 students and include a Neighbourhood Learning Centre to provide purpose-built space for Indigenous Education, a warming kitchen, and expanded gym. The building will be constructed to exceed LEED Gold equivalent standards by achieving an additional 60% greenhouse gas reduction and will support 21st Century Learning. 

Estimated Project Value:  $33.52 million

News Release:  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024ECC0094-001250

School Website: https://www.sd5.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx#/=