*Architect rendering. Design details may change.
In August 2024, the Ministry of Education and Child Care announced funding for the replacement of Pitt Meadows Secondary School including a neighbourhood learning centre (NLC). The new school was identified as a priority project by the ministry in March 2023. The new school is anticipated to open September 2029.
The project timeline, updated June 2026, is below. Items in green are completed; items in yellow are in progress; items in blue are anticipated.
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In 2023, the approved Preliminary Definition Report (PDR) outlined a vision for a modern three-storey secondary school for Pitt Meadows, with learning spaces designed to meet the evolving needs of students and the broader community. The three-storey concept was included in the public engagement held in July 2023.
A three-storey classroom wing allows for a smaller building footprint, helping preserve outdoor space for recreation, green areas, and future flexibility on the site. This approach reflects the priorities outlined in the 2023 vision and supports long-term adaptability as student and program needs evolve.
To proceed with the three-storey classroom wing, the school district has submitted a variance application to the City of Pitt Meadows. This step ensures alignment between the proposed building design and existing zoning regulations.
In July 2025, the design team considered two potential configurations for how the different parts of the school may be arranged. Both options included a three-storey classroom wing and used the same overall floor area and footprint, as captured below.
Configuration 1 was selected based on operational requirements, site functionality, and fiscal responsibility. Site layout changes to the artificial turf field, parking, and courts will be presented at the October 29, 2025, open house.
To prevent light from spilling onto neighbouring properties, the turf field will use shielded lighting designed to direct light downward and minimize glow beyond the property line.
On October 29, 2025, the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District hosted an open house on the Pitt Meadows Secondary School Replacement Project.
Attendees were invited to drop in to view display boards featuring updated draft designs and the anticipated project schedule. Members of the project team, including Public Architects, were available to answer questions and discuss how the ideas and feedback shared by community members during consultation in 2023 helped shape the designs.
Those who were unable to attend the open house but wanted to share their reflections were invited to participate in a survey from October 30 to November 6, 2025.
On June 22, 2023, Station One Architects (SoA) and the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District hosted a community consultation workshop that sought to engage the community in helping define the vision for a replacement secondary school in Pitt Meadows housing a neighbourhood learning centre (NLC).
Community members who were unable to attend in person and wanted to participate in the process had an opportunity to provide feedback through our online survey, which was open from June 23 to 30, 2023.
Download our summary of feedback received throughout the public engagement process.
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District hosted an open house on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Pitt Meadows Secondary School to explore ideas for a replacement secondary school and neighbourhood learning centre (NLC) in Pitt Meadows.
The purpose of the consultation was to engage the community in helping define the vision for a replacement secondary school in Pitt Meadows housing a neighbourhood learning centre.
Event: Community Consultation Workshop – Replacement Secondary School and NLC in Pitt Meadows
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Event Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Pitt Meadows Secondary (multipurpose room)
Registration for this event is now closed.
