Capital Projects
HRCE operates 136 schools throughout Halifax Regional Municipality. The quality of school facilities contributes to a safe and supportive learning environment for our students.
In any given year, there are a number of major capital projects underway within the HRCE.
- New school construction and major renovations are managed by the provincial Department of Public Works.
- Capital repair projects are managed by the HRCE Operations Services department.
Here's some more information on projects currently happening in our system:
Capital Construction Projects
Click here to view the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s multi-year capital plan.
If you have any feedback, questions or concerns regarding HRCE's Capital Projects, please contact us at hrceoperations@hrce.ca
Background
In June 2023, the provincial government announced plans to build four new schools in the Halifax region to modernize and replace aging infrastructure and meet the demands of the growing population.
On September 24, 2024, a new school for the Timberlea community was announced.
Site Selection
The recommended site location for the new school is on Maple Grove Avenue. Click here to read the site selection report prepared by the Department of Public Works.
In 2019, the process for selecting the site for a new school was revised. Click here to learn more about how school sites are determined.
School Steering Team
A School Steering Team (SST) will be created to provide input to government to support the design process.
Final decisions on the design of the school rest with the provincial government, as represented by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and the Department of Public Works.
Minutes of the School Steering Team meetings
Minutes of the April 8, 2026 Timberlea School Steering Team
Minutes of the March 11, 2026 Timberlea School Steering Team
Minutes of the February 25, 2026 Timberlea School Steering Team
Minutes of the January 21, 2026 Timberlea School Steering Team
Minutes of the December 10, 2025 Timberlea School Steering Team
School Design
Playground Presentation from June 25, 2026
Timberlea Learning Centre 3D views with learning centre photos from a newly built HRCE school
Proposed color board of interior and exterior samples from the February 25, 2026 SST Meeting
School design presentation February 25, 2026
Schematic Design Presentation, December 10, 2025
School Name
The school name has not yet been determined.
Background
In April 2018, the provincial government announced a new school for the Fairview-Clayton Park area as part of its multi-year Capital Plan.
Site Selection
A site on Radcliffe Drive has been selected. Click here to read the site selection report.
In 2019, the process for selecting the site for a new school was revised. Click here to learn more about how school sites are determined.
School Steering Team
A School Steering Team (SST) will be created to provide input to government to support the design process.
Final decisions on the design of the school rests with the provincial government, as represented by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and the Department of Public Works.
Minutes of the School Steering Team meetings
February 19, 2026 SST Minutes Clayton Park-Fairview School
January 22, 2026 SST Minutes Clayton Park-Fairview School
November 27, 2025 SST Minutes Clayton Park-Fairview School
October 30, 2025 SST Minutes Clayton Park-Fairview School
October 9, 2025 SST Minutes Clayton Park-Fairview School
September 11, 2025 SST Minutes Clayton Park-Fairview School
August 14, 2025 SST Minutes Clayton Park-Fairview School
May 22, 2025 SST Minutes Clayton Park-Fairview School
Monthly Construction Updates
Construction Update - August 13, 2026
Construction Update-July 14, 2026
Construction Update-May 11, 2026
Construction Update-April 14, 2026
Construction Update-March 6, 2026
Construction Update-February 5, 2026
SST Terms of Reference
FINAL Terms of Reference SST Clayton Park-Fairview School
School Design
Click here to view the school colour board design presentation, updated February 19, 2026
Click here to view the school detailed design presentation, updated October 30, 2025
Click here to view the school schematic design presentation, updated August 14, 2025
School Name
The school name has not yet been determined.
Additional Information
Supporting Enrolment Growth
Enrolment in HRCE schools continues to grow. At some schools, this growth is causing capacity pressures. To support school communities, modular classroom additions and portable classrooms are added to help ease these pressures.
JL Ilsley High School
- April 15, 2026 - Announcement
LeMarchant-St. Thomas
- January 29, 2026 - Announcement
Oxford School
- January 29, 2026 - Announcement
Astral Drive Elementary
- March 31, 2025 - Announcement
Fairview Heights Elementary (Main Building)
- March 31, 2025 - Announcement
Hammonds Plains Consolidated Elementary
- March 31, 2025 - Announcement