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School District

Nanaimo Ladysmith (68)

Investment in the K-12 education system takes many forms. The ministry funds Schools Districts in two main ways: Operating and Capital. These investment are carefully monitored to ensure that Districts are operating as close to optimally as possible and that there is a high level of public trust in the system.

Capacity Utilization

Financial Indicators

Minor Capital Program Funding

Program Funding
Annual Facility Grant $2,996,300
Building Envelope Program $5,660,250
Bus Acquisition N/A
Carbon Neutral Capital Program $678,000
Electric Bus Programs $396,193
Playground Equipment Program $195,000
School Enhancement Program $1,412,773
School Food Program $35,000
Total Minor Capital Program Funding $11,373,516

Capital Projects

Status Completion Year School Name Project Details Budget
Current 2025 Wellington Secondary Addition $9,000,000
Current 2025 Chase River Elementary Addition $7,500,000
Current 2024 Dover Bay Secondary Addition $2,560,274
Current 2024 Cilaire Elementary Upgrade $10,979,138
Current 2024 Hammond Bay Elementary Addition $14,633,513
Current 2024 Pleasant Valley Elementary Upgrade $7,799,179