Hamilton’s public education system is receiving a $33-million injection.
Education Minister Mitzie Hunter has announced that the funding will support the construction of two new grade schools and 149 new child-care spaces.
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One of the new elementary schools, for 682 students, will be built in the city’s east end.
The other, to house 495 students, will be built in Stoney Creek.
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Hunter made the announcement on Monday morning at Glen Brae Elementary, a school that is slated for closure and to be replaced by one of the new facilities.
The local funding is part of a $255-million investment in school infrastructure, province-wide.
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