The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District has released a report confirming the final design for the new Pitt Meadows Secondary School, marking a major step forward for the $143-million replacement project.
The Public Engagement Summary Supplement, published July 14, 2026, wraps up a second round of community consultation that shaped key features of the school. The facility, set to open in September 2029, will replace the current 65-year-old building with a modern space for 1,100 students and a Neighbourhood Learning Centre.
Construction is already underway. Early site work including excavation, utility installation, tree removal, and soil removal began in June 2026 and will run through November. Main building construction is expected to start in early 2027 and wrap up by June 2029.
The new school will stand three storeys tall to keep a small footprint and save room for green space and playing fields. It will include a two-storey gym and theatre block, a teaching kitchen, and a purpose-built Indigenous learning centre designed with input from Katzie First Nation. Cedar trees removed from the site are being donated for cultural use where possible.
Community feedback also led to changes on the grounds. Tennis courts were dropped from the plan after the City of Pitt Meadows noted a shortage of soccer warm-up space, so the soccer field was expanded instead.
The school is being paid for mostly by the Province of British Columbia, with a $142,000 contribution from the school district. It was identified as a priority by the Ministry of Education and Child Care in March 2023, with funding announced in August 2024 and the project agreement signed the following month.
