The Ontario government has provided the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new St. Padre Pio Catholic Secondary School, which will be located at 371 Powerline Road in Brantford.
“The funding for a new St. Padre Pio Catholic Secondary School in Brantford is great news for our community,” said Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford–Brant. “Through this investment, we’re creating opportunities for students to thrive today and well into the future.”
This project is supported by a total investment of $81.1 million, which includes additional funding of $30.4 million. When complete, the project will deliver 1,257 new student spaces and 128 new licensed child care spaces for local families.
“We are thrilled to advance the development of a state-of-the-art Catholic secondary school in Brantford, and grateful to the Ministry of Education for its continued funding support,” said Carol Lucinai, Chair of the Board. “This project underscores our dedication to providing students with modern learning environments that inspire collaboration, innovation, and lifelong faith-guided learning.”
“Our government is focused on supporting students, teachers and parents while ensuring school boards are equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “Once completed, this project will offer an inspiring learning environment that helps students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Our government will continue to provide the resources students need for ultimate achievement.”
Through local infrastructure projects like this one in Brantford, the government is meeting urgent needs to address growth related to demographic changes. The investment is part of Ontario’s commitment to invest about $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over 10 years.
“With nearly $200 billion invested into building, our government’s historic infrastructure plan is getting shovels in the ground to build better schools, transit and communities that Ontarians deserve today and for future generations,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure.
Director of Education, Mike McDonald shared “This additional funding is a major step forward in our mission to create inspiring, student-focused learning environments. St. Padre Pio Catholic Secondary School will meet the diverse needs of today’s learners; supporting the skilled trades, academic excellence, inclusion and faith formation. We are excited to offer a space where students can thrive, lead, and live out the values of our Catholic faith.”
