Architectural rendering. Some details may change.
In November 2022, the Ministry of Education and Child Care announced funding for a new and expanded Eric Langton Elementary school. Construction on the new building will start in May 2024, and the new school is expected to be ready for occupancy by January 2026.
June 28, 2024: ELE Replacement Project Update – northwest playground closed July 2 – 15, 2024
June 21, 2024: ELE Replacement Project Update – excavation to begin June 26
May 22, 2024: ELE Replacement Project Update – with site plan
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If you have a question about the Eric Langton Elementary Replacement Project or you would like to report a concern, email us at ELEConstruction@sd42.ca. Questions will be answered within two business days. To report a concern anonymously, please use our online form.
The project timeline below was updated May 2024, and reflects that we are entering the construction phase. The project was tendered to pre-qualified general contractors on February 20, 2024, and bids were received on April 8, 2024. We will soon be announcing the successful bidder.
At the June 14, 2023, second open house, Station One Architects (SoA) reported on the feedback received from our community, and addressed how this input influenced the proposed Eric Langton Elementary school design. Attendees also had a further opportunity to provide their perspectives on the proposed designs.
Those who were unable to attend the second open house but wanted to provide additional feedback, were able to participate in our second online survey, which was open from June 15 to 4 pm June 22, 2023
How feedback influenced design
A summary document of all feedback received with notes on how this feedback influenced design is available in our updated Public Engagement Summary document.
You may also download the renderings of the proposed design here. Please note this is a large file (15MB) and may take a few moments to download.
On April 13, 2023, Station One Architects (SOA) and the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District hosted a public input session at which SoA presented a draft of the design and collected ideas on the general use of the building, the site, and on program suggestions for the Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) that will be hosted in the new school.
Community members who were unable to attend in-person and wanted to participate in the process had an opportunity to provide feedback through our online survey, which was open from April 14, 2023, to April 28, 2023.
At the April 13, 2023, public consultation, Station One Architects and the school district presented a draft of the design and collected ideas on the general use of the building, the site, and on program suggestions for the Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) that will be hosted in the new school. The following poster boards were shared for input at the April 13, 2023, public engagement session.
At the April 13, 2023, public consultation, Station One Architects and the school district presented a draft of the design and collected ideas on the general use of the building, the site, and on program suggestions for the Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) that will be hosted in the new school. The following poster boards were shared for input at the April 13, 2023, public engagement session.
At the April 13, 2023, public consultation, Station One Architects and the school district presented a draft of the design and collected ideas on the general use of the building, the site, and on program suggestions for the Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) that will be hosted in the new school. The following poster board was shared for input at the April 13, 2023, public engagement session.
What is a Neighbourhood Learning Centre?
Neighbourhood Learning Centres are inviting places where everyone can access education, community services, recreation and culture. Every centre is unique, offering programs and services most relevant to its community members.
A Neighbourhood Learning Centre is funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care, is physically integrated within the school, and offers services complementary to the educational programming within the school.
The draft NLC concept for public input is below:
