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EDUCATION FACILITIES PLAN Grande Prairie Public School District Executive Summary, 2017-2020 Capital Plan – November 24, 2016
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND The Board appreciates the Government’s response to date in addressing our facility needs for
students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. With the inclusion of Roy Bickell School in the Royal Oaks
area in September 2017, three new schools for K-8 students have been added to our District. This
has allowed the District to remove over 40 leased modulars for significant cost savings, but most
importantly, this has also allowed us to right size our schools and move 1200 students from
modulars into core classrooms.
However, from a high school perspective, we are in an immediate need to replace our aging
Composite High School with a facility that will accommodate 1600 students with the capability to
expand to 2000.
On April 14, 2016, the Alberta Government recognized in their Capital Plan the Grande Prairie
Public School District’s request for a replacement of the Composite High School as being one of
the top 50 priorities in the province. This project meets the priority criteria and fits within the
three pillars of the Alberta Government’s Capital Plan. In addition, on March 10, 2016, Minister
David Eggen sent the Board a letter affirming a replacement high school of 1,600 expandable to
2,000 student spaces.
The District respectfully and fervently requests formal approval for the replacement of the
Composite High School, and that this project moves forward with design and construction
funding commitment from the Alberta Government.
DISCUSSION
Enrolment Perspective
A growing community with a large portion of the population in the child bearing years creates
ongoing enrolment pressures for a school jurisdiction. The City of Grande Prairie has this
demographic and based on the city census of 2015, we are now the 5th largest city in Alberta.
In addition in October 2016 the Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership
with local municipalities and regional stakeholders, has released a report on the economic impact
of the new hospital expected to open in 2019.
The opening of the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) will create a need for 507 new
healthcare workers, more permanent housing and more high schools, according to the study.
Our city has rapidly grown by 24% in 4 years to over 68,000 residents. The average age is under 30 and
skewed towards child bearing years. This is recognized and reflected in our enrolment today.
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Based on the Forecast Model provided by Alberta Education (which is aligned to the Alberta Treasury
Board and Finance second quarter 2016 population projections) a student increase to 9,845 students is
forecasted for Grande Prairie School District by 2021-2022. This equals an increase of 1,848 students in 6
years, or about 19% growth, for an average increase of 3% per year. (See graph below.)
It is in the number of high school spaces where our enrolment needs will be acutely felt in the near future.
As of October 4, 2016, the District’s enrolment in grades 9 to 12 was 2175 students. With a current
combined high school capacity of 2806, we have already reached a 78% capacity at the high school level. It
is expected that within 5-6 years our high schools will be at about 100% capacity based on an average 3%
enrolment increase.
Our number 1 capital request is for a high school replacement of 1,600 student spaces with the ability for
expansion up to 2,000 must be announced immediately to address the enrolment pressures expected in
that time.
Projections with growth (using 2016-2017
Enrolments) 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 1% 2196.8 2159.6 2229.6 2262.3 2377.4 2473.3 2586.0 2671.4 2691.6 2% 2218.5 2202.5 2296.5 2353.2 2497.4 2624.0 2770.6 2890.5 2941.1 3% 2240.3 2245.9 2364.7 2446.9 2622.3 2782.1 2966.5 3125.1 3211.0 4% 2262.0 2289.7 2434.2 2543.3 2752.1 2948.2 3174.0 3376.3 3502.8
Charles Spencer HS Capacity 1212.0 1212.0 1212.0 1212.0 1212.0 1212.0 1212.0 1212.0 1212.0 Composite Capacity 1594.0 1594.0 1594.0 1594.0 1594.0 1594.0 1594.0 1594.0 1594.0 Total Capacity 2806.0 2806.0 2806.0 2806.0 2806.0 2806.0 2806.0 2806.0 2806.0
Enrolment growth of 3% 2240.3 2245.9 2364.7 2446.9 2622.3 2782.1 2966.5 3125.1 3211.0 Utilization Capacity 79.84% 80.04% 84.27% 87.20% 93.45% 99.15% 105.72% 111.37% 114.44%
The table above illustrates a sensitivity analysis using different enrolment growth projections. It indicates in all
cases we will be over capacity in a very short time.
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Facility Perspective
Over the last number of years the Board has advocated for the modernization or replacement of the 1960’s era
Grande Prairie Composite High School through our annual Capital Plans. This request was supported with a
recommendation from a joint report struck by Alberta Education and Infrastructure in 2010. As early as 2008, a
report titled, “Composite High School – Facility Review Report of Findings”, with department representatives
and outside consultants, recommended that the Composite High School should be modernized or replaced by
2017.
The Board has recognized this as a top priority, and the government has acknowledged it for almost 10 years;
therefore, we believe positive action is now required.
The urgency of this priority has increased and the Board has communicated this in the last 3 years with the
Ministers of Education and Infrastructure of the previous government on the need to modernize or replace the
Composite High School. The heating system has failed in the school and required use of most of our IMR
funding in 2012-2013. There were also 2 major failures in the sewer system two years ago, which if they had
happened during operational school days, would have closed the school down for 2 weeks.
The sewer system has the potential to totally close down half the school, and construction could cost upwards
of $3 million. The heating system still requires extensive work in the order of $1 million. (See Appendix 1 for
images of sewer and heating repair)
Most recently, our roof was deemed unsafe by Alberta Infrastructure, and extensive emergency temporary
repairs were required.
100 pillars have been put in place to protect and safeguard students and staff from roof failure and possible
injury. In addition, our Maintenance Department snow blows the roof when required as an added preventative
measure. Alberta Infrastructure and Alberta Education staff have visited the site in July 2015 and are very
pleased with our efforts in mitigating the risk involved in not only the roof, but also heating and sewer systems.
We have provided government with a full engineer’s report that identifies $3 million would be required for a
permanent repair to the roof. A common message from both Alberta Education and Alberta Infrastructure is
that it is more cost effective to replace this school, rather than continue with ad hoc costly repairs now and into
the future. (See Appendix 1 for images of temporary roof shoring)
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2017/20 – 3 YEAR CAPITAL PLAN
Identified Project Priority
New Replace– Composite High School 9 – 12 1
Planning Period: 2016 – 2017 school year Opening Date: September 2019
Accommodate Increasing Enrolment
Capacity: 1,600 students expandable to 2,000 Total Budget: $80,000,000
Permanent Addition – Charles Spencer High School 9 – 12 2
Two story addition Planning Period: 2016 – 2017 Opening Date: September 2017
Accommodate Increasing Enrolment Capacity: 200 Total Budget: $8,000,000
Gym and or partial modernization – Aspen Grove School K – 8 3
English K - 8 Redeployment Planning Period: 2016 – 2017 school year Opening Date: September 2018 Total Budget: $ 8,000,000 - $10,000,000
End of list for all capital projects new or modernization.
Cost
Focusing on the aging Composite High School, the 2008 study reports the replacement costs calculated by
engineer experts at $73 million to replace the facility. To do this today would require about $80 million to
replace using the Statistics Canada inflation increase from 2008 to 2015.
Note that the cost is an estimate and that a scoping exercise done in the designing phase would finalize this cost because of requirements such as Career and Technology Studies (CTS) and possible partnership investments.
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APPENDIX 1
*Sewer Failure *Sewer Failure *Replaced some discontinued pulse furnaces in
2014 (34 old units remain.)
*Temporary Shoring
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APPENDIX 2
Site Readiness Perspective
Grande Prairie Public Board is pleased to notify Alberta Education and Infrastructure that the District owns the site adjacent to the existing Composite High School that is ready for immediate construction of a replacement high school of at least 1,600 student spaces, expandable to 2,000. Also, the City of Grande Prairie is fully supportive of us using this site. The following satellite map shows the current Composite High School (Site E) and adjacent available land as Site A, C, and D. Site C and D are titled by the District and are ready for construction immediately, whereas Site A is titled to Alberta Infrastructure and would require Provincial Government approval. A request has been made to Alberta Infrastructure to use this land. A site readiness sheet is provided for departmental review as Appendix 3, as well as the Land Titles of the above noted sites.
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B
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D
E
B
Government of Alberta • Education
SITE READINESS CHECKLIST
NOTE: A copy of Plan for each New or
School Authority
Name of Project
Location
with your Three Year within first year of
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2. Does the current zoning enable the construction of a school? YES lZl NO i::,> If rezoning is required please provide details on requirements and potential cost considerations.
NOD
3. Are services such as power/ water/ sanitary/ storm/ gas available to theproperty line? YES lZl NO
NO i::,> Provide an estimate of the time required to provide the required services.
4. Is the site topography suitable for the project? YES lZlNO i::,> Provide details of site challenges.
5. Do geotechnical or foundation concerns exist? YES D
YES i::,> Provide details of concerns.
NOD
6. Has a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment been completed? YES D NO IZlYES i::,> Were any issues identified? YESD NOD
YES i::,> Provide details of issues identified.
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Appendix 3
LAND TITLE CERTIFICATE
SLINC TITLE NUMBERSHORT LEGAL
0036 114 122 142 100 8931421696;6;21
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONPLAN 1421696
BLOCK 6
LOT 21
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS
AREA: 0.87 HECTARES (2.15 ACRES) MORE OR LESS
ESTATE: FEE SIMPLE
ATS REFERENCE: 6;6;71;26;NW
MUNICIPALITY: CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
REFERENCE NUMBER: 752 032 119
CONSIDERATIONDOCUMENT TYPE VALUEREGISTERED OWNER(S)
142 100 893 SUBDIVISION PLAN
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REGISTRATION DATE(DMY)
07/04/2014
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OWNERS
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ALBERTA AS REPRESENTED BY
THE MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE OF PROPERTIES DIVISION.
OF 3RD FLR, 6950-113 ST
EDMONTON
ALBERTA T6H 5V7
(DATA UPDATED BY: CHANGE OF NAME 142116573)
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DATE (D/M/Y) PARTICULARS
ENCUMBRANCES, LIENS & INTERESTS
REGISTRATION
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CAVEAT18/08/1999992 241 850RE : UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY
CAVEATOR - ATCO ELECTRIC LTD.
10035-105 STREET
EDMONTON
ALBERTA T5J2V6
AGENT - TRISHA BASSENDALE
( CONTINUED )
Site A
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DATE (D/M/Y) PARTICULARS
ENCUMBRANCES, LIENS & INTERESTS
REGISTRATION
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2PAGE# 142 100 893
001TOTAL INSTRUMENTS:
*END OF CERTIFICATE*
ORDER NUMBER:
CUSTOMER FILE NUMBER:
31681801
THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES CERTIFIES THIS TO BE AN
ACCURATE REPRODUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE REPRESENTED HEREIN THIS 25 DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2016 AT 10:06 A.M.
THIS ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED LAND TITLES PRODUCT IS INTENDED
FOR THE SOLE USE OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, AND NONE OTHER,
SUBJECT TO WHAT IS SET OUT IN THE PARAGRAPH BELOW.
THE ABOVE PROVISIONS DO NOT PROHIBIT THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER FROM
INCLUDING THIS UNMODIFIED PRODUCT IN ANY REPORT, OPINION,
APPRAISAL OR OTHER ADVICE PREPARED BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AS
PART OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER APPLYING PROFESSIONAL, CONSULTING
OR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLIENT(S).
Site A
LAND TITLE CERTIFICATE
SLINC TITLE NUMBERSHORT LEGAL
0028 366 045 002 102 7800021254;6;19A
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONPLAN 0021254
BLOCK 6
LOT 19A
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS
AREA: 1.09 HECTARES (2.69 ACRES) MORE OR LESS
ESTATE: FEE SIMPLE
ATS REFERENCE: 6;6;71;26;NW
MUNICIPALITY: CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
REFERENCE NUMBER: 772 249 563 C
CONSIDERATIONDOCUMENT TYPE VALUEREGISTERED OWNER(S)
002 102 780 SUBDIVISION PLAN
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REGISTRATION DATE(DMY)
19/04/2000
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OWNERS
THE GRANDE PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 2357.
OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
ALBERTA
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DATE (D/M/Y) PARTICULARS
ENCUMBRANCES, LIENS & INTERESTS
REGISTRATION
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UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY26/01/1978782 018 183GRANTEE - THE CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE.
AS TO PORTION OR PLAN:7722976
"PART"
11/07/1986862 145 227 UTILITY RIGHT OF WAYGRANTEE - ATCO GAS AND PIPELINES LTD.
10035-105 ST
EDMONTON
( CONTINUED )
Site C
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DATE (D/M/Y) PARTICULARS
ENCUMBRANCES, LIENS & INTERESTS
REGISTRATION
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2PAGE# 002 102 780
ALBERTA T5J2V6
"DISCHARGED EXCEPT PART AS DESCRIBED NO. 872046476,
04 03 1987"
(DATA UPDATED BY: TRANSFER OF UTILITY RIGHT
OF WAY 012020189)
31/05/1999992 145 920 CAVEATRE : RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT
CAVEATOR - ATCO ELECTRIC LTD.
ATTENTION: LAND & PROPERTIES, 10035-105 STREET
EDMONTON
ALBERTA T5J2V6
AGENT - TRISHA BASSENDALE
18/01/2000002 014 187 CAVEATRE : RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT
CAVEATOR - ATCO ELECTRIC LTD.
ATTENTION: LAND & PROPERTIES, 10035-105 STREET
EDMONTON
ALBERTA T5J2V6
AGENT - TRISHA BASSENDALE
004TOTAL INSTRUMENTS:
*END OF CERTIFICATE*
ORDER NUMBER:
CUSTOMER FILE NUMBER:
31681801
THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES CERTIFIES THIS TO BE AN
ACCURATE REPRODUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE REPRESENTED HEREIN THIS 25 DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2016 AT 10:06 A.M.
THIS ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED LAND TITLES PRODUCT IS INTENDED
FOR THE SOLE USE OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, AND NONE OTHER,
SUBJECT TO WHAT IS SET OUT IN THE PARAGRAPH BELOW.
THE ABOVE PROVISIONS DO NOT PROHIBIT THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER FROM
INCLUDING THIS UNMODIFIED PRODUCT IN ANY REPORT, OPINION,
APPRAISAL OR OTHER ADVICE PREPARED BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AS
PART OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER APPLYING PROFESSIONAL, CONSULTING
OR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLIENT(S).
Site C
LAND TITLE CERTIFICATE
SLINC TITLE NUMBERSHORT LEGAL
0028 366 053 002 102 780 +10021254;6;19B
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONPLAN 0021254
BLOCK 6
LOT 19B
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS
AREA: 0.91 HECTARES (2.25 ACRES) MORE OR LESS
ESTATE: FEE SIMPLE
ATS REFERENCE: 6;6;71;26;NW
MUNICIPALITY: CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
REFERENCE NUMBER: 772 249 563 C
CONSIDERATIONDOCUMENT TYPE VALUEREGISTERED OWNER(S)
002 102 780 SUBDIVISION PLAN
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REGISTRATION DATE(DMY)
19/04/2000
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OWNERS
THE GRANDE PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 2357.
OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
ALBERTA
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DATE (D/M/Y) PARTICULARS
ENCUMBRANCES, LIENS & INTERESTS
REGISTRATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------NUMBER
UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY26/01/1978782 018 183GRANTEE - THE CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE.
AS TO PORTION OR PLAN:7722976
"PART"
31/05/1999992 145 920 CAVEATRE : RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT
CAVEATOR - ATCO ELECTRIC LTD.
ATTENTION: LAND & PROPERTIES, 10035-105 STREET
( CONTINUED )
Site D
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DATE (D/M/Y) PARTICULARS
ENCUMBRANCES, LIENS & INTERESTS
REGISTRATION
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2PAGE# 002 102 780 +1
EDMONTON
ALBERTA T5J2V6
AGENT - TRISHA BASSENDALE
18/01/2000002 014 187 CAVEATRE : RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT
CAVEATOR - ATCO ELECTRIC LTD.
ATTENTION: LAND & PROPERTIES, 10035-105 STREET
EDMONTON
ALBERTA T5J2V6
AGENT - TRISHA BASSENDALE
003TOTAL INSTRUMENTS:
*END OF CERTIFICATE*
ORDER NUMBER:
CUSTOMER FILE NUMBER:
31681801
THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES CERTIFIES THIS TO BE AN
ACCURATE REPRODUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE REPRESENTED HEREIN THIS 25 DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2016 AT 10:06 A.M.
THIS ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED LAND TITLES PRODUCT IS INTENDED
FOR THE SOLE USE OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, AND NONE OTHER,
SUBJECT TO WHAT IS SET OUT IN THE PARAGRAPH BELOW.
THE ABOVE PROVISIONS DO NOT PROHIBIT THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER FROM
INCLUDING THIS UNMODIFIED PRODUCT IN ANY REPORT, OPINION,
APPRAISAL OR OTHER ADVICE PREPARED BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AS
PART OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER APPLYING PROFESSIONAL, CONSULTING
OR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLIENT(S).
Site D
LAND TITLE CERTIFICATE
SLINC TITLE NUMBERSHORT LEGAL
0014 027 395 772 249 563 A7722975;6;15
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONPLAN 7722975
BLOCK 6
LOT 15
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS
AREA: 3.7 HECTARES (9.15 ACRES) MORE OR LESS
ESTATE: FEE SIMPLE
ATS REFERENCE: 6;6;71;26;NW
MUNICIPALITY: CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
CONSIDERATIONDOCUMENT TYPE VALUEREGISTERED OWNER(S)
772 249 563 $121,000
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REGISTRATION DATE(DMY)
12/12/1977
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OWNERS
THE GRANDE PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 2357.
OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
ALBERTA
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DATE (D/M/Y) PARTICULARS
ENCUMBRANCES, LIENS & INTERESTS
REGISTRATION
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UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY26/01/1978782 018 183GRANTEE - THE CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE.
AS TO PORTION OR PLAN:7722976
"PART"
001TOTAL INSTRUMENTS:
( CONTINUED )
Site E
2PAGE
# 772 249 563 A
*END OF CERTIFICATE*
ORDER NUMBER:
CUSTOMER FILE NUMBER:
31788569
THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES CERTIFIES THIS TO BE AN
ACCURATE REPRODUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE REPRESENTED HEREIN THIS 10 DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 2016 AT 09:22 A.M.
THIS ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED LAND TITLES PRODUCT IS INTENDED
FOR THE SOLE USE OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, AND NONE OTHER,
SUBJECT TO WHAT IS SET OUT IN THE PARAGRAPH BELOW.
THE ABOVE PROVISIONS DO NOT PROHIBIT THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER FROM
INCLUDING THIS UNMODIFIED PRODUCT IN ANY REPORT, OPINION,
APPRAISAL OR OTHER ADVICE PREPARED BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AS
PART OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER APPLYING PROFESSIONAL, CONSULTING
OR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLIENT(S).
Site E