Project Milestones
Purcell Collegiate Incorporated (PCI) is working toward the construction of a brand-new, world-class international boarding school campus in Kimberley, British Columbia. Due to uncertain economic conditions and their impacts on construction projects of this size and scope, PCI is now pursuing the development of Purcell Collegiate School (PCS) in phases, sequenced as follows: 1) opening and beginning operation of PCS in leased space at St. Eugene Mission Resort (SEM) and rented space at College of the Rockies (COTR) in September 2023; 2) building the school’s core campus amenities (dormitory, dining hall, gymnasium, classrooms) to commence operations in September 2026; and 3) building the school’s various sports academy amenities beginning in April 2030 and becoming operational in September 2031.
2019
October
OCP amendment approved
2020
January
Golf course purchase finalized
May
Completion of schematic design process
September
Purcell Preschool + Daycare opens
2021
January
Advisory Board formation
February
Construction-level drawing process begins
April
Relocation of campus to feature parcel location
May
Final surveying for land assembly process completed
August
Zoning amendment approved
September
Application for Development Permit
October
MOU signed with ?aq’am Community
November
Ktunaxa flag-raising ceremony
2022
April
Development Permit approved
May
Construction begins on replacement golf holes to free up lands for school campus
September
Initiation of BC Ministry of Education application process for Group 4 independent school certification
September
Completion of replacement golf holes
2023
May
Interim Certification as Grade 7 - 12 independent school received from BC Ministry of Education
June
Public announcement of transitional model with students boarding at St. Eugene Mission Resort and taking classes in rented space at College of the Rockies while work continues to construct building on campus lands at Purcell Golf
September
Grand Opening of Purcell Collegiate School at St. Eugene Mission and College of the Rockies