NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Susie Chant says students at Seymour Heights Elementary will soon be playing and exploring on a new universally-accessible playground, thanks to $200,000 in provincial funding for SD44.

“This new, accessible,  playground at Seymour Heights is an investment in children’s health, imagination, and future,”  says Susie Chant, MLA for North Vancouver – Seymour. “These are the kinds of projects that make a lasting impact on communities, and I can’t wait to see all kids enjoying it when it’s done”

Twenty-five schools in twenty-five school districts around BC will receive $200,000 to fund the construction of new accessible school playgrounds. This initiative is part of the government’s commitment to providing safe, and enjoyable spaces for all students, ensuring they have quality areas to play during school hours.

Since 2018, the government has built new playgrounds at 307 schools, benefiting over 77,000 students. Every school district has received at least one playground since the program started, and some schools received funding for multiple playgrounds for their communities to enjoy.

Building new accessible playgrounds is part of the government’s priority to ensure students have positive learning and play spaces, no matter where they live.