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Groundbreaking begins on Hazel Trembath Elementary in Port Coquitlam, replacing the school destroyed by a human-caused fire in October 2023. Built with a new hybrid method to speed up delivery, the $39 million project will feature 240 seats, future childcare space, eight elementary classrooms, and two kindergarten rooms — ready for students by December 2027. While no one’s been charged yet, RCMP confirmed the fire was criminal. MLA Mike Farnworth called it devastating for the community, emphasizing schools’ role in shaping lifelong friendships. This is just one of 11 capital projects underway since 2017 in the Coquitlam School District — three still in progress include this rebuild, a seismic upgrade at Montgomery Middle, and Burke Mountain Secondary, also opening in 2027. Construction is a major step toward healing and rebuilding for students and families.

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