Prince George School District 57 is one of 50 schools across the province that will be receiving a new playground by September.

“All students deserve quality, safe and accessible playgrounds at school, regardless of how much their parents can fundraise,” said Premier Horgan.

“That’s why we’re lifting the burden off of parents by investing $5 million today, and every year moving forward, to build playgrounds where they are needed most.”

Funding is part of a new, ongoing Playground Equipment Program that provides $5 million each year to school districts to buy new or replace current playground equipment.

Prince George will receive $90,000 to build a standard playground at Glenview Elementary.

In the past, parent advisory councils have raised large sums of money for new equipment.

“I’ve heard from parents that they need relief from fundraising tens of thousands of dollars for playground equipment – that’s a lot of bake sales and bottle drives for today’s busy parents,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education.

“Today, we’re delivering this fund to help parents, and provide access to communities that don’t have the fundraising capacity to buy the play equipment students need.”

Playgrounds will be funded based on the greatest need and priority is given to schools where there is currently no playground in existence.

Those who did not apply this year will receive funding next year, should they apply.

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