Clark Builders has been awarded the contract to design and build the new George Pringle Secondary School in West 琉璃神社.

鈥淲e commend the work of our staff and everyone who worked hard on this process to choose the right builder for this important project,鈥� said Kevin Kaardal, Central Okanagan Public Schools superintendent/CEO.

鈥淲e are confident that Clark Builders will deliver a 21st century learning space that will serve the West 琉璃神社 community well for many years to come.鈥�

The new George Pringle Secondary School will include a neighbourhood learning centre that can offer community programming including childcare, Indigenous and other cultural services, and family resources, built at a cost of $124 million.

It is expected to help alleviate the enrolment stress now faced at Mount Boucherie Secondary, which has more than 20 portables on site, and allow West 琉璃神社 French Immersion high school students to not have to attend classes at 脡cole 琉璃神社 Secondary School.

鈥淲e express our gratitude for the Ministry of Education and Child Care鈥檚 practical investment in a design crafted to effectively benefit children and families,鈥� said Lee-Ann Tiede, chairperson of the Central Okanagan Board of Education.

鈥淲e eagerly anticipate ongoing support through sustainable funding for education and childcare in our rapidly expanding community.鈥�

The school will be built with greenhouse gas and energy reduction strategies achieved through a sustainable geo-exchange system for heating and cooling.

The energy efficient design features heat recovery, building automation, and lighting control.

The design also incorporates non-combustible construction materials.

鈥淲e are excited and honoured to be selected and join with Central Okanagan Public Schools in the work ahead to deliver a modern and sustainable George Pringle Secondary School with a neighbourhood learning centre that will reflect elements of Syilx culture,鈥� said Scott Benoit, director of project development for Clark Builders.

鈥淎s design-builders of educational facilities, Clark Builders and studioHuB architects recognize how design can positively impact the social and environmental landscape to improve the well-being and learning outcomes of students, staff and the community.鈥�

The George Pringle Secondary School replacement project was announced in 2022.

The new school will accommodate 1,200 students and is expected to be ready for the September 2027-28 school year.