“Today’s announcement is wonderful news for our school district and for the families who reside in the growing community of Milton. We are grateful for the ongoing support and commitment of the Ministry of Education through the provision of funding to help us build new schools so that we may better serve the needs of our students,” she said.

Overall, the five new schools will have a combined capacity for 3,309 students.

Friday’s investment announcement is part of the Liberal government’s commitment to assisting school boards address accommodation pressures in areas of high growth.

According to the Province, the government is investing more than $12 billion over 10 years to build new schools, improve the condition of existing schools and invest in projects to reduce surplus spaces through school consolidations.

“This is more than bricks and mortar,” said Naidoo-Harris, who explained that funding the construction of new schools is an investment in “our children” and their future, which will directly impact the success of the town and community.

“We know that better buildings support better learning. The funding announced today is a strategic investment in student achievement and well-being, and in the long-term prosperity of our province,” said Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter.

Friday’s announcement follows news that the Province will be committing $180 million for the creation of post-secondary facilities in Milton and Brampton.

“It’s a great day for education in Milton and a great week for education in Milton, in our Province and in our Region,” said Naidoo-Harris.

-with files from Catherine O’Hara