It's now hoped a long planned and much-needed expansion at Errol Village Public School in Camlachie will be complete by March of 2025.
The Ontario Ministry of Education has topped up funding to the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) to $6.14 million.
A $3.8 million investment was made by the province in April of 2022 as part of an Ontario-wide commitment.
The expansion, which will address increasing student enrolment at the school, will include two classrooms with accommodations for 46 students, as well as a three-room child care addition providing 49 licensed daycare spaces.
This is hoped to eliminate the need for portable classrooms at the school.
Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey commented on Monday's announcement.
"The Ontario government continues to make historic investments across the province to create new student and child care spaces," said MPP Bailey. "The investment in Erroll Village School is great news for the Sarnia-Lambton community and will provide choice and flexibility for growing families in Camlachie."
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the province is determined to build schools and expansions faster, part of its commitment to modernize schools in fast growing communities.
"We are proud to deliver a new, state-of-the-art expansion at Errol Village Public School for Camlachie families, along with increasing funding, staffing and a back-to-basics focus on reading, writing and math skills to help ensure students graduate with confidence that they can succeed in good-paying careers," said Lecce.
The projected start date is July 2, 2024, with the goal of moving into the refreshed space during the March Break.