WRDSB says Elizabeth Ziegler Public School will reopen in 2027
The Waterloo Region District School Board has finally set a date for the reopening of Elizabeth Ziegler Public School.
The Moore Avenue building closed in March due to structural concerns and, once it was announced the school would not reopen before the summer break, students were moved into portables on the property or transferred to other schools.
The Waterloo Region District School Board released the results of its structural engineering assessment of Elizabeth Ziegler Public School on June 11.
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A section of the outside of Elizabeth Ziegler Public School seen on March 12, 2025. (CTV News/Colton Wiens)
It detailed the extensive repairs needed within the building to address cracks, corrosion and deterioration of building materials.
The school board said the proposed work would extend the life of Elizabeth Ziegler Public School, improve future maintenance and ensure the safety of students, staff and visitors.
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Damage to the facade at Elizabeth Ziegler Public School in Waterloo on June 9, 2025. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News)
No details have been shared about the cost of the project.
In a July 22 post on the school's website, the Waterloo Region District School Board said Elizabeth Ziegler Public School was expected to reopen in September 2027.
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