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A progress report was provided to the Board of Education at the September 25, 2025 board meeting in regard to the capital projects which will provide 74 new child care spaces.  The child care facilities will be allocated to Tumbler Ridge and Dawson Creek.

June 2024

• Sahuri & Associates Architecture Inc. from Kelowna BC was selected by project team.  
• Project kick off meeting with architect. 
• Project team design meeting with architect to review basic floorplan and make recommendations.

July 2024

• Project team design meeting with architect to review designs, recommended changes and budgets.  Indication that project cost may exceed existing funding and a further request for funding to the Ministry may be necessary.
• Project team design meeting with architect to review design and make further recommendations on redesign to meet Ministry and licensing area requirements.

September 2024

• Project team design meeting with architect.  Costs for centres using  both modular and stick build will be estimated.  Very good chance additional funding will be required from Ministry. 
• Meeting with City to update on the project status.
•  Redesign drawings received.

For more information on budget and draft design plans please access the documents below.