The True Post(Web News)The Government of Alberta, Canada, has announced a series of large-scale measures to address the shortage of student spaces in rapidly growing regions.
Under the plan, new funding of 200 million dollars will be used to construct 189 temporary classrooms, which are expected to significantly improve educational capacity in the coming years.
The announcement was made on Friday by the Minister of Education and Childcare, Demetrios Nicolaides. The initiative is part of a comprehensive three-year plan with a total investment of 600 million dollars, aimed at reducing overcrowding in schools across the province.
According to officials, these temporary classrooms will be completed and available for students by the 2026–27 academic year. Nearly two-thirds of the units will be installed in Calgary and Edmonton, where student populations are growing rapidly.
The Education Minister stated that all decisions are being made under clear provincial guidelines, which take into account student enrollment, facility usage, and safety standards. The plan also includes the addition of 12 new washrooms, replacement of 10 older temporary structures, and relocation of 29 units.
Details show that the Calgary Board of Education will receive 46 units, Calgary Catholic schools 12 units, Edmonton Catholic schools 31 units, and Edmonton Public Schools 32 units, while the remaining 68 units will be distributed among other developing regions.
Overall, the project is expected to create space for approximately 5,450 students, helping to ease current pressure on the education system.
Laura Hack, Chair of the Calgary Board of Education, said that these temporary classrooms are fully functional and comparable to standard school classrooms. She added that many of the units are directly connected to school buildings and are equipped with all necessary facilities in line with provincial standards.
According to the government, such temporary classrooms are typically operational within 8 to 12 months, depending on site preparation and project complexity.
