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BLC Schools Project
In the Fall of 2008 the Province of New Brunswick decided to experiment with the Public-Private-Partnership (P3) formula to build schools in N.B. The main objectives were to provide taxpayers with value for their tax dollars and benefit from private sector expertise with respect to efficient execution.
The Department of Education invited private companies to submit proposals for the design, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of two facilities. These were leased to the province of N.B. for a 30 year term to be used for educational purposes.
In July of 2009, BLC was selected as the preferred partner to build two schools in conjunction with ASD-N and ASN-E, within the Department of Education.
In September/October of 2009 construction had started on the two new P3 schools – one in the Rexton area (Anglophone School District North) and one in the Moncton area (Anglophone School District East). Within 12 months BLC had completed both schools for a total of 167,000 square feet.
Both schools have received LEED Gold certification.
In 1998, Scotia Learning Centres was selected as the preferred partner to build 13 schools in conjunction with the Halifax Regional School Board, Chignectocentral Regional School Board and the Conseil Scolarie Acadien Provincial (CSAP).
Over the next 18 months, Scotia Learning Centres completed all 13 schools for a total of 919,207 square feet.
In June 2004, the portfolio of schools was expanded with the acquisition of the Leo Hayes High School in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This state-of-the-art 166,000 square foot facility was constructed in 1999 and is home to over 1,000 students and teachers.
In the mid-1990’s the Province of Nova Scotia decided to experiment with the Public-Private-Partnership (P-3) formula to build schools throughout the Province. The main objectives were to provide taxpayers with value for their tax dollars, benefit from private sector expertise with respect to efficient execution and administration of projects, reduce risks and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
The Department of Education invited private companies to submit proposals for the design, construction, ownership and operation of 31 facilities to be leased to the province of Nova Scotia for a 20 year term and used for education purposes.
