HCDSB Secures $81.4 Million for New Catholic Secondary School in Milton

The Halton Catholic District School Board says it has been approved for $81.4 million in provincial funding to build a new Catholic secondary school in Milton, a project aimed at keeping pace with the town's growing student population.

What Happened

According to the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), the funding comes from Ontario's Ministry of Education and will go toward construction of a new secondary school in Milton. The board says the new school is designed to accommodate 1,499 secondary students and will include 88 licensed child care spaces to help meet demand for child care in the community.

The HCDSB says the investment reflects the need for new school infrastructure as Milton continues to see rapid residential growth, with new subdivisions across the town adding to enrolment pressure on existing schools.

Key Details

• $81.4 million approved through Ontario's Ministry of Education

• New secondary school will accommodate 1,499 students

• The school will include 88 licensed child care spaces

• Funding announcement comes amid continued residential growth in Milton

Community Impact

For Milton families, a new Catholic secondary school means additional capacity as the town's student population continues to grow alongside new housing developments. The added child care spaces are also intended to help address demand for licensed child care in the community, a need that has grown along with Milton's population.

Background

The Halton Catholic District School Board has been expanding its footprint in Milton in recent years to keep up with the town's growth, with new schools and programs added as enrolment climbs. Provincial funding announcements like this one are typically followed by a design and construction timeline, which the board is expected to release as the project moves forward.

Source: Halton Catholic District School Board — https://www.hcdsb.org/2026/07/hcdsb-receives-81-4-million-in-provincial-funding-for-new-catholic-secondary-school-in-milton/

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