Education Mega Centre Secures Development Permit Approval

Strategically located at the core of Surrey's growing education hub, EMC offers exceptional accessibility:

• Within 100 metres of Surrey Central SkyTrain Station and the forthcoming Simon Fraser University Medical School

• 150 metres from Simon Fraser University (Surrey Campus) and Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Surrey Central Campus)

• Less than 2 kilometres from Douglas College (Surrey), Sprott Shaw College (Surrey), and the planned University of British Columbia (Surrey Campus)

• Approximately 7.6 km from Douglas College (New Westminster) and 7.7 km from the Justice Institute of BC

The approved development envisions a 49-storey mixed-use tower comprising:

• One level of retail space

• Two levels of commercial space (preleased to GECC subsidiary institutions)

• Three levels of market rental units for education sector staff working for GECC's partner schools

• Forty-three levels of fully furnished, student-centric market rental units housing up to 1,380 residents

Consistent with the GEC operating model, rental suites will include full furnishings, regular housekeeping, enhanced security, and access to a variety of amenities such as an e-library, video conferencing rooms, fitness centre, quiet lounge, coffee shop, games room, and computer labs.

Importantly, a portion of the market rental units will be reserved for faculty and staff of GECC's educational partners, providing convenient, secure accommodations within walking distance of campus facilities. Currently, none of the 14 post-secondary institutions located in Surrey offer student or staff housing - making EMC a unique and timely solution to an urgent need.

View project renderings here: https://gechq.com/gallery/gec-education-mega-center/

About GECC, a Leader in Education and Student Housing:

Since 1994, GECC has established itself as a leading player in the Canadian education and student housing sector, serving both domestic and international markets. GECC offers a comprehensive range of services, encompassing business and language colleges, student-centric rental apartments, recruitment services for educational opportunities, and a network of campuses and offices across 40 locations.