Apr 12, 2013
Vancouver,
BC – Langara is pleased to announce that the provincial
government has set aside more than $2 million for maintenance and upgrades to
vital College assets.
On April 12 the government announced that more than $46 million would be
allocated this fiscal year for BC’s public universities, colleges, and
institutions to improve facilities, infrastructure, and operational systems.
The funding for Langara will go towards major and minor maintenance and
rehabilitation projects, including life safety, health and environmental risk,
asset preservation, and facility conditions.
"This funding will be a vital contribution towards preserving the integrity of
Langara’s systems and structures," said Barry Coulson, Langara’s Associate
Vice-President for Administration and Finance. "We strive to provide our
students with the best possible learning environment, and this investment will
support a variety of projects on campus that will benefit our community."
The purpose of the government’s routine capital allocation fund is to help
institutions improve safety and increase operating and environmental
efficiencies on campus. From the investment, $1.75 million will go towards
major projects and refits at Langara, including renewal of the roof of the A
Building, the College’s major teaching facility. A further $420,000 will
support a variety of minor maintenance projects.
"Through continued investment in post-secondary education we can provide
British Columbians with the tools they need to be successful in the modern
economy," said Ralph Sultan, Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation, and
Technology. "This funding ensures our facilities give students the best
possible learning experience."
Learn more.
Annie Mullins
Communications Officer
Communications & Marketing
T 604.323.5058
amullins@langara.bc.ca