Oakland, Calif., Oct 25, 2005 / 22:00 pm
Livermore City Council approved establishment of the East Bay's first new Catholic high school in more than 40 years, reported Contra Costa Times.
Approval was passed Monday and plans have already been drawn up.
The Diocese of Oakland plans to build the school in phases and start classed in 2008. The school is designed to accommodate up to 1,600 students. It would include a chapel, performing and visual arts facilities, sports fields and 816 parking spaces.
The council approved a development agreement and conditional use permit for a 32-acre campus on 122 acres. The remaining 90 acres will be preserved as open space.