Valleyview Secondary School has chosen who will be giving them a $34.45 million makeover.
CHP Architects, a Chilliwack based firm, was one of seven firms to respond to SD73 request for proposal for prime consultants.
“CHP has extensive experience in several areas of the province,” said Art McDonald, Director Facilities and Transportation for SD73. “We like the look of the work they have done and the experience they have in the sector.”
The firm's prior projects include the designs for both Canyon Falls Middle School in Kelowna and H.S. Grenda Middle School in Lake Country, as well as a recent upgrade and addition at Langley Secondary School.
Justin Dyck, a partner with CHP, explained the firm is excited to be awarded the expansion from Valleyview.
“With a rapidly changing job market and educational curriculum, facilities have changed dramatically to prepare students for a 21st-century workplace,” said Dyck. “We are keen to share our knowledge of the most current and cutting-edge design practices in educational facilities and discovering a design solution that is efficient, effective and unique to Kamloops.”
Built to LEED Gold standards, the project will include 20 new classrooms, a new gym, a multi-purpose space, special education classrooms, a new pick-up and drop-off area for buses, and more. SD73 is contributing $1.75 million to the project.
