The Government of Ontario has approved more than $91.7 million in capital funding through the 2025-26 Capital Priorities Program to support new and expanded school facilities in the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB).
The approved projects include:
- Parkview Public School addition in Komoka: A net addition of 225 pupil places including 18 pupil places created through the retrofit of the existing gymnasium, library, instructional, and operational areas into a resource area and library.Funding: $19.1 million
- West Nissouri Public School Addition in Thorndale: A 207 pupil place addition including operational areas. Funding: $6.8 million
- New Talbotville Elementary School (joint submission with Conseil Scolaire Viamonde): A new 412 pupil place English elementary school including a 3 room child care centre with 49 licensed child care spaces. Funding: $22.2 million
- New St. Thomas Secondary School: A new 703 pupil place secondary school including a child care centre with 88 licensed child care spaces. Funding: $43.6 million
The funding brings the total number of new school construction projects underway within the TVDSB to 11, demonstrating the board's commitment to supporting population growth and student success.
Approval of the funding for TVDSB was part a larger Government of Ontario announcement made April 28, 2026.
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"This funding will help us address population shifts we're seeing across Thames Valley District School Board. It will also help us provide the modern facilities that we need to deliver the best educational opportunities for students. We are grateful to the Ministry for their support, as well as our municipal and French first-language board partners for collaborating on these projects."
- Bill Tucker, Director of Education for TVDSB"Student success starts with having the right environment to learn. We're building the schools students need, and we're making sure they get built quickly and on schedule. With stronger oversight and accountability through the Putting Student Achievement First Act, we are ensuring projects are delivered on time and focused on students, so that parents can be confident their children have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive."
- Paul Calandra, Minister of Education"Investing in new and expanded schools is an investment in the future of our growing communities. These projects will provide modern, high-quality learning spaces that support students and families for years to come. As our region continues to grow, it's critical that our infrastructure keeps pace. These new and expanded schools will help create the space students need to learn, succeed, and thrive in safe, supportive environments. I'm proud to see this progress and will continue working to ensure our communities have the resources they need."
- Steve Pinsonneault, MPP Lampton-Kent-Middlesex"This is a significant investment in education across Elgin-Middlesex-London, with several new schools and expansions that will support the growth we're seeing across our communities. Ontario needs more space for students to learn, greater access to childcare, and modern classrooms that support student success. These investments will make a real difference for children and families today, while helping to build a stronger future for our region."
- Rob Flack, MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London"As part of our government's historic capital plan, we are investing $236 billion in critical infrastructure to build and protect Ontario. Through these investments, we are helping deliver new and improved schools in the London area and across the province to support students, local jobs, and growing communities."
- Minister Todd McCarthy
