$45.9M For Upgrades At NBCC Saint John
SAINT JOHN — Nearly $46 million in government funding has been announced for upgrades at NBCC’s Saint John campus.
Dozens of people were on hand for Friday’s announcement at the Trades Education Centre on Grandview Avenue.
Part of the money will be used to expand the centre and upgrade a number of training spaces. Saint John East MLA Glen Savoie said the need for skilled trades training has never been higher.
“This funding will help NBCC Saint John increase the number of students that can enroll in their skilled trades programs from 356 to 600, which is an increase of 244 seats,” Savoie said during the news conference.
The centre will also see energy-efficient building retrofits, leading to an estimated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 385 tons of CO2 per year
As part of the work, two older buildings on the campus will also be demolished with a new courtyard. In addition, five new electric vehicle charging stations will be installed.
Mary Butler, president and CEO of NBCC, said work will take at least two or three years to complete.
The provincial and federal governments are each investing more than $22.9 million in this project.
Brad Perry is the Regional News Director for New Brunswick at Acadia Broadcasting, Huddle content partners.