The Burnaby school district has had to change its plans for an expanded gym at a local elementary school because city council has taken back its decision to kick in up to $6 million for the project.
The district had made tentative plans to include an expanded gym at Brentwood Park Elementary as part of a $4.1-million seismic upgrade and addition at the school that will create 200 new seats.At a closed door meeting in July 2023, city council gave approval in principal for up to $6 million for the project and directed staff to come back with a contribution agreement and joint use agreement.
When asked about the reversal, the city said the provincial government's recently introduced housing legislation have reduced the city’s ability to fund growth-related services and infrastructure through its community benefit bonus policy. "This uncertainty prompted us to review the project and ultimately, not move forward," city public affairs manager Chris Bryan said in an emailed statement.
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