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Ontario Building New School in Breslau

July 7, 2025

Investment part of Ontario government’s record funding to ensure student success

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BRESLAU – As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, the Ontario government has provided the Waterloo Region District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new Breslau-Hopewell Crossing School to create more student spaces and licensed child care spaces.

“Breslau is one of the fastest growing communities in Waterloo Region, and this new school prioritizes the needs of local families,” said MPP Mike Harris, Kitchener-Conestoga. “Investing in additional classrooms and child care spaces will ensure students have access to the modern, supportive learning environment they deserve, close to home.”

This project is supported by a total investment of $32.5 million, which includes additional funding of $15.9 million. When complete, the project will deliver 611 new elementary student spaces and 73 new licensed child care spaces for local families.

“Our government is focused on supporting students, teachers and parents while ensuring school boards are equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “Once completed, this project will offer an inspiring learning environment that helps students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Our government will continue to provide the resources students need for ultimate achievement.”

Through local infrastructure projects like this one in Breslau, the government is meeting urgent needs to address growth related to demographic changes. The investment is part of Ontario’s commitment to invest about $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over 10 years.

“With nearly $200 billion invested into building, our government’s historic infrastructure plan is getting shovels in the ground to build better schools, transit and communities that Ontarians deserve today and for future generations,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure.

“Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is grateful for the Ministry’s continued investment to better serve WRDSB communities,” said Scott Miller, WRDSB Director of Education. “This additional funding ensures that we can move forward with building a modern, inclusive learning environment and child care facility that will serve students, families and the Breslau community for generations to come.”

Quick Facts

  • In May 2025, Ontario introduced the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, to strengthen the government’s oversight of school board finances, governance and program performance, to ensure that every dollar invested is preparing students for success.
  • Since 2018, Ontario has provided nearly $5 billion for major capital projects, including 169 new schools, 124 permanent additions or renovations to existing school buildings and over 9,600 new licensed child care spaces in schools.
  • For the 2025-26 school year, the province is providing $1.4 billion to school boards for school renewal projects.
  • The Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 includes measures to help maximize capital assets of boards to support building modern schools faster, and better use current school space.
  • Breslau-Hopewell Crossing School will be located at 95 Loxleigh Lane in Breslau.