Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School breaks ground on $24M expansion

By audreywhelan

Posted Jun 21, 2016 7:51 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

It’s a milestone for students and staff at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School.

They’ll break ground Tuesday on a $24-million expansion that will take 14 months to complete.

The plans include a new elementary wing and expanded fine and performing arts spaces.

One hundred per cent of the cost was donated.

The ground breaking event starts at 11:30 a.m.

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