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The federal and B.C. governments are helping fund a $126 million Simon Fraser University expansion in Surrey that aims to put the institution’s scientists — and the city itself — on the global map.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Christy Clark announced each level of government will contribute $45 million to start construction of the first phase of what will be a five-storey, 15,000-square-metre facility.

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The proposed Energy Systems and Environmental Engineering Program, the first of its kind in Western Canada, will focus on degree programs and research into clean technology and sustainable energy.

Among the research areas will be energy issues related to the use of hydrogen, electricity and liquefied natural gas.

The building at University Drive and 102 street, located across from the existing Surrey campus, will be one of the last buildings designed by the renowned late B.C. architect Bing Thom.