School District 38 - John G. Diefenbaker Elementary School

Publication date: December 6, 2023

Project Status: Design Development

City/Town: Richmond

Project Scope: This is a complete seismic replacement project which includes the construction of a new two-story school that will provide 465 safe seats and a Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) for childcare. A replacement school project offers an opportunity to improve the overall energy performance of the building plus reduce the emissions of greenhouse gasses. 

Estimated Project Value: $52.0 million

News Release: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024ECC0088-001217

School Website: https://johngdiefenbaker.cbe.ab.ca/

Estimated Project Milestones

Tender and Award: January 2026
Construction Initiation:  February 2026
Occupancy: April 2028

Project Updates

 

School District Project Contact

Project Manager: Steve Ahluwalia     
Contact Number:  604-668-6000
E-mail: sahluwalia@sd38.bc.ca