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Falcon promises new school cash coming in months

At the opening of Surrey’s newest elementary school, Adams Road, yesterday, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon re-committed to building desperately needed new schools for the City. Speaking to the Surrey Now, Falcon was quoted as saying the district would be receiving … Continue reading

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Surrey School District facing $10M in cuts

The Surrey School District’s upcoming 2011/2012 operating budget is facing a $10 million shortfall in funding required to maintain current programming and service levels. As a result, the Board is asking the public what it believes should be cut in … Continue reading

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City Centre District Energy system adds to Surrey’s green credentials

The City is moving swiftly to build a new district energy system in the heart of the downtown. District energy systems distributes thermal energy across a network, heating or cooling interior areas and hot water in buildings. Terasen Gas has … Continue reading

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School district HQ construction [pics]

The District Education and Conference Centre, phase 1:

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City wants to study new LEED community planning process

The City recently applied for a provincial grant through the Community Action on Energy and Emissions Gold program. According to the Corporate Report, the City has been proactive in recent years at examining future district heating systems within Surrey’s Town … Continue reading

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