Southwest Addition
Calgary Academy’s Southwest Addition will positively impact students’ learning experiences and give them further room to learn and grow.
This much-needed addition will have lasting impacts for years to come and represents the first significant construction at Calgary Academy in over 20 years. Construction begins in October 2023 and will be completed in time for the 2024–2025 school year.
- April 11: Extensive work completed over spring break, including interior drywall, HVAC, and boiler work.
- March 8: Detailed interior work continues, including HVAC and window framing
- Feb. 15: Concrete foundation poured–over 86 cubic metres of concrete!
- Feb. 5: Preparation of the foundation began
- Jan 26: Structural steel canopy was complete, installation of the roof underway
- Jan 12: Structural steel canopy work continues
- Jan. 3: Structural steel canopy work begun
- Nov. 21: Concrete footings were poured, and temporary heating equipment has been set up to stave off the cold
- Nov. 17: Layout of gridlines complete
- Nov. 2: Excavation and site stripping begins
- Oct. 23: Construction site fencing and signage in place—project mobilization initiated
- Oct. 18: Groundbreaking ceremony with students, staff, and board members
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Staff Tour
On April 19, Calgary Academy staff were invited to tour the construction space.
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Painting complete
On April 18, interior painting was completed.
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Masony Milestone
On April 11, exterior masonry and brick-laying completed.
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Drywall Complete
On April 4, interior drywall taping and mudding were completed.
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New Windows Added
Large south and west-facing windows were installed in the new classroom spaces.
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Showing the Space to Our Students
On Mar. 12, our first group of students toured the new space, hosted by Principal Carlson.
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Touring the Southwest Addition
On Feb. 29, Board Members and leadership team members toured the space.
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Concrete Foundation Poured
On Feb. 15, over 86 cubic metres of concrete foundation was poured.
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Prepping the Foundation
In early February, preparation of the foundation began, including the placement of rebar.
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Roof Installed
In late January, the steel structure was completed and the roof was installed.
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Steel Structure
Steel structural work began in January.
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Concrete Footings
On Nov. 21, the foundations of the Southwest Addition began with concrete footing pouring.
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Excavation Begins
On Nov. 2, excavation began for construction, including site stripping.
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Breaking Ground
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, we officially broke ground on the future site of the southwest addition, marking the first major construction at the school in decades.
Who is doing this work?
The Architect for this project is Riddell Kurczaba. Our construction company is Chandos Construction.
What safety measures will be in place?
The construction area will be fenced to ensure the area is not accessible to students.
Will noise impact learning?
We are making a conscious effort to avoid distracting noise as best as possible. Extreme construction noise is limited to before or after school hours. However, there will be general construction during the school day—predominantly affecting classrooms at the end of the Grades 9–10 and 11–12 hallways.
When will the project be complete?
Construction begins in October 2023, and we anticipate completion by June 2024. The Southwest Addition will be open for learning in Fall 2024.
Support the Expanding Possibilities Campaign today!
This addition is the first significant construction at Calgary Academy in over 20 years. This campaign is not about the bricks and mortar but rather the teaching and learning inside and beyond our walls. Exceptional learning requires space, and additional space requires funding.
Through sustainable, modernized construction, we, as a community, are investing not just for the next five years but for the next 50 years of impact.
To connect with us on how you can be a part of the possibilities—contact Director of Philanthropy Debra Klippenstein by email at dklippenstein@calgaryacademy.com.
Amazing change is possible with your support.
Questions or Feedback?
Reach out to our construction email!