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Major modernization to improve the educational outcomes of current and future students.

Grande Prairie’s St. Kateri Catholic School required major modernization in order to improve the educational outcomes of its students, and to improve the morale and performance of the school’s teachers and administrative staff. The school has a capacity of around 550 kindergarten to grade 8 students, all of whom will benefit from the modernization.

Arrow Engineering was proud to get involved in the project, offering its expert design and consultation services. With the educational outcomes of St. Kateri Catholic School students hanging in the balance, Arrow’s team went to work.

St. Kateri Catholic School is an institute that aims to nurture and engage students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. In order to help its students and teachers succeed, the school required a major modernization effort, including structural modifications, the removal and reduction of hazardous materials, and upgrading and replacing vital mechanical systems. With this in mind, Arrow’s team of mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineers began the design and consultation of this major project.

Arrow Engineering’s team of engineers are highly experienced in designing and consulting on projects in the educational sector. Our team took the needs of the school into account, transforming the existing open courtyard into a brand new modern library featuring high-end lighting. Our engineers also met St. Kateri’s need for additional windows, finishes, and other important aspects of the modernization process.

Our team also designed and implemented sustainable systems for the school, with a 80 kW solar power system being installed on the school’s roof, and a 2.5 kW solar tracker at the ground level near the school’s entrance. While the project is due to be officially completed in summer 2019, the majority of construction work has already been completed and the project is in its revisiting stages. This is mostly due to the school remaining operational throughout the project lifespan, and the construction being phased as a result.