Major reconstruction continues at Carihi Secondary, following a fire in 2024.

School District 72 says demolition is now complete, and work is moving into the construction phase.

Building permits for the gym restoration have been submitted to the City of Campbell River and are currently under review.

Site preparation is already underway, with major gym construction scheduled to begin in October.

The work is expected to continue through the spring of 2027, followed by equipment installation, inspections, and final preparations through the summer.

The gym is scheduled to reopen in time for students in September 2027.

Meanwhile, planning and design work is continuing on the replacement for the school’s A-Wing. It will be built in a different location on the school property, along Dogwood Street.

The school district says geotechnical investigations identified challenges with rebuilding in the original location.

The new site will also provide an opportunity to add more space for a dedicated dining area.

A detailed construction schedule for A-Wing is still being developed, but the project is expected to continue through 2027 and into 2028.

The new A-Wing is currently expected to open in September 2028.

The district says students, staff, families, and the broader community will receive more information about the design as the project moves forward.

In the meantime, classes, programs, and extracurricular activities are continuing at Carihi.

The district says traffic patterns in and around the school are expected to remain similar to last year.

For details, visit School District 72.