The New Westminster School District announced today that it has selected Yellowridge Design Build as the builder for the new west side middle school, to be situated on the John Robson Elementary site.
Yellowridge’s proposal was picked from three companies invited to present bids on the project. The new middle school will accommodate 500 students in grades 6 to 8 and will be designed in accordance with best practices for sustainability and is expected to achieve LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, states a press release.
“The school district will work closely with the Yellowridge Design Build team and interested parties, including parents and staff, to refine the preliminary plans,” board of education chair Michael Ewen said in the release.
The board expects to finalize the agreement with Yellowridge by the end of the year. The construction schedule will be finalized during the negotiation phase. The current plan is to occupy the new middle school in 2015.
“This is another significant step in our multiple capital project plan to build three schools. The capital projects are moving along as planned,” Ewen said.
Yellowridge is currently completing the new École Qayqayt Elementary School on the site of the former St. Mary’s hospital site. École Qayqayt is expected to open on schedule for students in September 2014, said a school district media release.The elementary school will also include neighbourhood learning program spaces, including a childcare facility, family services and multipurpose spaces that support delivery of a broad range of community services. In addition, the City of New Westminster will provide funds to expand the gym by 100-square metres to enhance community sports activities.
Yellowridge has recently completed four school projects, including Alberni Secondary, Rosedale Middle and Elementary, Yarrow Elementary and Westview Elementary.
