August 30, 2024: Update on Eric Langton Replacement Project

Dear Eric Langton families,

I am writing to provide you with a brief update on the progress of the Eric Langton Replacement Project.

 

Summer Progress

Work on the sediment pond on the northwest corner of the site was completed over summer break, and the pedestrian path between the school and 122^nd Avenue has been reopened. Unfortunately, additional work on the site was delayed as the district awaited utility approvals. The district anticipates receiving a permit from Fortis BC during the first week of school, with the site excavation expected to begin in early September.

While the delay may impact the projected completion date, the district will work closely with the contractor to explore mitigation strategies to minimize the effect on the overall timeline.

 

Main Access Points (Reminder)

As communicated in our May 22, 2024, update, construction vehicles will access the school site from 227^th Street, and main access to the school will be from Edge Street.

Environmental School families can access the James Best Centre from 227^th Street, Edge Street, and 122^nd Avenue.

For your convenience, the updated sitemap outlines walkways (green), construction access routes (yellow), as well as no access construction zones (purple).

 

Construction Work on 12155 Edge Street

As you may have noticed, there is now also construction work at 12155 Edge Street across from our school. Due to this work, the city has closed the pathway from 224^th Street to Edge Street until mid-2026.

We have made the contractor for the Edge Street project aware of our school’s pickup and drop-off times and they will attempt to reduce construction traffic in this area during those periods.

 

Possible Temporary Parking

Finally, the school district is working with the City of Maple Ridge to investigate the possibility of creating additional temporary parking just off 227^th Street. Although this temporary parking area would primarily be for contractor use, it could also be available to the community if there is sufficient space. If approved, the temporary parking area would likely be available in November 2024. We will keep you updated.

 

For additional information about the Eric Langton Elementary Replacement Project, including regular updates for the community, visit the district website at https://www.sd42.ca/eric-langton-replacement-project/. Updates for our school community will continue to be shared directly through the Parent Portal and published on the school website at https://elementary.sd42.ca/ericlangton/.