Land Acquisition and Build Approval Definitions

Definitions: Land Acquisition Process鈥�

Before we can build a school, we need land that鈥檚 safe, suitable, and approved.鈥€€�
These steps do not always happen in a set order. Some steps occur simultaneously, while others may be dependent on each other or need to wait for third-party approvals.听

Step听	What It Means听
A. Site Selected听	The school board identifies the preferred site.听
B. Plan Registered/Conveyable Lot Created听	Through the Land Registry Office, this process officially creates new, legally recognized parcels of land which the Board would be able to purchase.
C. Zoning听	The land must be appropriately zoned for school use (municipal process).听
D. Signed Purchase and Sale Agreement听	The board and landowner agree on a sale, pending conditions.听
E. Land Acquisition Due Diligence听	May include, but not limited to environmental assessments, soil testing, and servicing evaluations are completed.听
F. Land Funding Request Submitted to Ministry of Education听	The board applies for funding from the Ministry of Education to buy the land.听
G. Land Funding Granted by Ministry of Education听	The Ministry approves funding to complete the purchase.听
H. Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) Signed听	All sale conditions are fulfilled, and the land becomes board property.听

Definitions: Build Approval Process听

While the land is being secured, the detailed design and construction planning process can begin, while other steps need to wait until the Land Acquisition Process is completed.听

These steps generally happen in order and require Ministry approval at key milestones.听听

Step听	What It Means听
1. Design Team Procurement听	Architects and engineers are selected through an approved process.听
2. Preliminary Design听	Early concepts for the school layout or footprint are created.听
3. Design Consultation听	The team consults with school staff, students, and community members.听
4. Municipal Site Plan Approval听听	A technical review process where local government ensures that the plan听complies with local regulations and integrates well with its surroundings.
5. Preliminary Cost Evaluation听听	Early construction cost estimates are developed.听
6. Ministry Approval to Proceed听	The Ministry reviews and approves the design and cost plan.听
7. Building Permit Issued听	Formal authorization from municipal government that allows construction to happen.
8. Tender for Contractor听	The board posts a public tender to select a construction company.听
9. Contractor Selected听	A builder is chosen and construction timelines are finalized.听
10. Proceed with Construction听	Work is approved to start on site!听

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