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By Peter Biggs
BRITISH COLUMBIA Christian Academy (BCCA) is excited to
be relocating to the old Lincoln Elementary School building on Fernwood
Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
It is the first time in their 15-year history that they
have had sole possession of a facility. In fact, they have had to move four
times, Allen Boolinoff, development director for the school, told BCCN.
BCCA now has more than 230 students from pre-school to
grade 12; the new facility can accommodate up to 312.
Lincoln Elementary was closed in June 2007, to the
dismay of the community. An initial application by BCCA to lease the
building was turned down by the city; but on appeal, the process was
approved in February.
The school was then required to amend the zoning to
allow for private school use.
This involved public meetings, with 300 neighbours
invited to air their thoughts. Some expressed concerns about people
loitering around the empty, unused facility. They gave overwhelming support
to BCCA’s application.
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The campus occupies approximately 10 acres; and
BCCA has already moved in some modular buildings, getting ready for the new
academic year in September. They also have plans to erect an airdome
structure, to be used as a gym.
“We are planning an official celebration dinner
for September,” said Boolinoff.
For more about BCCA: www.bcchristianacademy.ca.
August 2008
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