Milton Breaks Ground on a New Public School for 926 Students on Trudeau Drive

Construction is about to begin on a major new school in Milton. The Halton District School Board is breaking ground on Milton #13 Public School, a large new elementary school on Trudeau Drive designed to help keep pace with the community's rapid growth.

What Happened

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new school at 1345 Trudeau Drive is scheduled for Friday, September 18 at 1:00 p.m. The three-storey building is being funded with roughly $43 million in provincial capital funding.

Once complete, the school will have room for 926 students and 88 licensed childcare spaces. It is expected to open in the fall of 2028.

Key Details

• School: Milton #13 Public School, part of the Halton District School Board.

• Location: 1345 Trudeau Drive, Milton.

• Groundbreaking: Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

• Capacity: 926 students plus 88 licensed childcare spaces.

• Design: a three-storey building with an open-concept library, a rooftop terrace, and natural lighting throughout.

• Funding: about $43 million in Ontario government capital funding.

• Project team: designed by Hossack Architecture, built by Struct-Con Construction Ltd.

• Expected opening: fall 2028.

Community Impact

Milton remains one of the fastest-growing communities in the country, and new school capacity is a constant need as families move in. A new school of this size, with dedicated childcare spaces, helps ease pressure on existing schools and gives families more options closer to home.

Provincial officials framed the project as an investment in modern learning space. Milton MPP Zee Hamid said the school will create much-needed space for 926 students and 88 childcare spaces, while Education Minister Paul Calandra said it will offer an inspiring learning environment for students.

Background

The Trudeau Drive school has been in the works since the province announced funding for a new Milton public school in the area. Friday's groundbreaking marks the move from planning to construction, with doors expected to open in a little over two years.

Source: FM101 Milton Now / Halton District School Board — https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/09/16/138964/

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