The new school, expected to open in September 2022, will replace the current aged facility and will serve about 350 students.
“Building schools like Chester Ronning in Camrose is a key component of Alberta’s Recovery Plan. This project creates good jobs for skilled tradespeople, engineers and contractors, while building a facility that will serve both students and the Camrose community.”
Alberta’s government has worked with Prime Consultant, BR2 Architecture of Edmonton, general contractor Lear Construction of Calgary and Sherwood Park, as well as the Battle River School Division to plan and design the school.
“This new Camrose school is one of many important infrastructure projects underway throughout the province that help support Alberta’s Recovery Plan to create jobs and grow the economy. I’m pleased to mark the construction start on the new Chester Ronning School knowing it will serve Camrose students and community members well for generations to come.”
“I am thrilled that students in Camrose will soon have a new and modern learning environment for kindergarten to Grade 6 education in their community. This project is part of our commitment to build new schools across the province. We will continue to invest in much-needed school infrastructure projects to get Albertans back to work.”
“Battle River School Division is very pleased to have construction of our replacement school get underway. Chester Ronning School has been an integral part of the Camrose community for more than 50 years. We’re excited to be able to replace the aging building with a state-of-the-art school that will meet the needs of students for years to come.”
Alberta’s Recovery Plan is a bold, ambitious long-term strategy to build, diversify, and create tens of thousands of jobs now. By building schools, roads and other core infrastructure we are benefiting our communities. By diversifying our economy and attracting investment with Canada’s most competitive tax environment, we are putting Alberta on a path for a generation of growth. Alberta came together to save lives by flattening the curve and now we must do the same to save livelihoods, grow and thrive.
Quick facts
- The new Chester Ronning School project in Camrose is part of the more than $10 billion infrastructure spending announced as part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan.
- This spending includes:
- $6.9 billion Budget 2020 capital spending
- $980 million accelerated for Capital Maintenance and Renewal
- $200 million for Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program and water infrastructure projects
- $600 million in strategic infrastructure projects
- $500 million in municipal infrastructure
- $1.5 billion for Keystone XL
