Phased demolition of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School underway

Teardown is set to begin at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.

According to School District 59, work on the exterior of the building is slated to start today (Monday).

Six children and two women were killed at the school in February.

Staged removal of the existing school is expected to take a few more weeks.

After the structure is removed, work will continue through the fall to restore the site to grass.

Demolition waste will be taken to regional landfills and not remain in the community to protect privacy.

Premier David Eby announced in May plans to replace the school are underway, but a new site has not been determined.

Both the federal and provincial governments are committing 200-million dollars for the new facility as well as upgrades to the Tumbler Ridge community health centre.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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