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Sunshine Coast gets cut of playground funding

An accessible playground at Roberts Creek Elementary is one of the 50 projects getting funding through the provincial government’s Playground Equipment Program. School District No. 46 (SD46) will get $105,000 for the new playground in Roberts Creek.
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An accessible playground at Roberts Creek Elementary is one of the 50 projects getting funding through the provincial government’s Playground Equipment Program.

School District No. 46 (SD46) will get $105,000 for the new playground in Roberts Creek.

“We’re obviously thrilled to be able to enhance the existing playground and provide accessible equipment for students at Roberts Creek Elementary,” said SD46 secretary-treasurer Nicholas Weswick.

Education Minister Rob Fleming said in a release announcing the funding that “as a parent, I understand first-hand how tough it can be for schools and parents to find the time and volunteers to fundraise for playground equipment and activities. Our government is committed to improving the learning environment at B.C. schools – safe, fun and accessible playgrounds are very much part of delivering on this commitment. And to make this happen, parents should not have to become dedicated fundraisers in their spare time.”

The Playground Equipment Program, which was launched in 2018, is spending a total of $5 million on new playgrounds in 34 school districts this year.

Under the program, playgrounds are funded based on greatest need. “Priority is given to schools where there is no playground, then to schools where the existing playground is aging,” according to the ministry.

The ministry said it expects the playgrounds will be built over the next six months.