Ontario has approved $17.3 million in funding for a new elementary school and child care centre in Mapleton.
MPP Matthew Rae marked the announcement for the new Catholic school which will welcome 222 students and 64 childcare spaces.
The new kindergarten to Grade 8 school with the Wellington Catholic District School Board which will be the first for the school board in Mapleton.
In a release Mayor Gregg Davidson says for many years local families have struggled to find adequate child care for their children and getting a brand new school will support the growing community.