Fraser Valley – The B.C. government is building 50 new playgrounds in 34 school districts this year, delivering healthier, more accessible learning environments for kids, while reducing pressure on parents to fundraise, announced Rob Fleming, Minister of Education.
This year, the Playground Equipment Program (PEP) will invest $5 million in 50 new playgrounds in 34 school districts around B.C., including 30 universally accessible playgrounds. The playgrounds will be built over the next six months and are expected to be ready for kids to play on in fall 2019.
Chilliwack School District (SD 33)
- $90,000 for a standard playground at Unsworth Elementary
Abbotsford School District (SD 34)
- $90,000 for a standard playground at Jackson Elementary
- $90,000 for a standard playground at Upper Sumas Elementary
Langley School District (SD 35)
- $90,000 for a standard playground at Glenwood Elementary
- $90,000 for a standard playground at Nicomekl Elementary
Surrey School District (SD 36)
- $90,000 for a standard playground at Goldstone Park Elementary
- $90,000 for a standard playground at Strawberry Hill Elementary
- $105,000 for an accessible playground at Westerman Elementary
