The Government of Alberta in Canada has chosen the EllisDon Infrastructure consortium to build six new schools in the province, with an opening capacity of 5,550 students.

These new educational facilities will be delivered under the P3 Schools Bundle #5 project.

The consortium, which includes EllisDon Capital, Fengate Asset Management, GEC Architecture, and several other partners, reached financial close this week.

This agreement between the government and consortium encompasses the design, build, finance, and maintenance of the schools under a public-private partnership (P3) model.

The contract includes three grade K-9 schools in Calgary (Nolan Hill), Chestermere, and Okotoks; a K-8 school in Airdrie; a K-5 school in Blackfalds; as well as one grade 7-12 school in Edmonton (Glenridding Heights). These schools are expected to open in 2027.

Fengate infrastructure investments managing director Mac Bell said: "Achieving financial close is a testament to the collaborative efforts of our consortium partners and the Alberta government, and we look forward to working shoulder-to-shoulder to build the future of education in the province."

EllisDon Capital executive vice-president and COO Joey Comeau said: “Alberta is one of the fastest growing regions in North America. The futureproof designs for these schools are adaptable, flexible and durable to accommodate the changes we expect to see in decades to come.

"I trust that our integrated capital, construction, and maintenance services will fulfil Alberta’s vision for these six communities.”