Building up Surrey with 1,000 new student seats on the way

Surrey’s ongoing infrastructure expansion continues with Clayton Heights Secondary adding 1,000 new student seats for families.

“At our house, back-to-school is a time of excitement and anticipation for our kids and us parents,” said Premier David Eby. “The last thing families need to worry about is whether their kids’ school has enough space. That’s why our government is building, expanding and upgrading a record number of new schools throughout the province, including right here in Surrey. This will help ensure every student in our province has the safe, comfortable and inspiring learning environment they deserve.”

The addition will double school capacity from 1,000 to 2,000 student seats, and will include:

• enhanced science and technology spaces designed for hands-on learning and innovation;
• a new dance studio, a modern space for movement and performance;
• a modern gymnasium supporting physical education and school athletics;
• upgraded art facilities providing enhanced spaces for creativity and projects; and
• a new Indigenous space, a dedicated area for learning and cultural connection.

The Province is committing approximately $88.8 million to expand Clayton Heights Secondary school, alongside $1.6 million from the school district for the major project.

“Surrey is one of the fastest-growing cities in the province and families here need more schools to keep up with that growth,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “This is just one of many significant school investments our government is making in Surrey to ensure students have the space and support they need to succeed.”

This expansion at Clayton Heights Secondary adds vital classroom space, reflecting the Province’s broader commitment to build schools in Surrey and support the city’s long-term growth.

“This project reflects our commitment to building the infrastructure Surrey families need,” said Garry Begg, parliamentary secretary for Surrey infrastructure. “With over 6,000 new seats for Surrey students underway, we’re ensuring that more students will have access to high-quality learning environments.”

Last week, the Province announced more than 3,000 new student seats opening in communities throughout B.C. this fall, including 700 new seats at schools in Surrey.

Over the last eight years, the Province has committed more than $1 billion in Surrey schools, creating more than 16,200 new student spaces and more than 4,000 seismically safer seats for Surrey students. In total, more than 10,000 new student seats have opened in Surrey since 2017 and there are approximately 6,000 new seats underway.