Contracts signed for construction of secondary schools at Tuschen, Hosororo

IN an effort to enhance the learning experience of students across Guyana, the Ministry of Education (MoE) on Friday signed contracts for the construction of secondary schools at Hosororo in Region One (Barima-Waini), and Tuschen in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara).

The schools will cost $2.619 billion and $864.705 million, respectively.

The MoE disclosed in a press statement that the consultant on both projects is GR Engineering. Both projects were divided into six lots to allow for an early completion date.

While the exact date was not mentioned, the schools are expected to be completed within seven to eight months.

The Minister of Education Priya Manickchand stated that the ministry is on a massive drive with secondary education. She said that these projects are important to the ministry, because the more students that remain in the system, the more space becomes an issue.

According to the release,

Minister Manickchand said that the Government of Guyana wants to ensure that children can be given the opportunity to have a sound secondary education.

She warned the contractors present at the contract signing that they cannot delay the projects, as it is expected that by September 2024, students can occupy the school.

She said: “You are going to change people’s lives; an entire generation will get a different and a better life because of what you do.”

She encouraged them to be efficient, and to reach out to the ministry if they are experiencing difficulties, so that they can be resolved.

In Tuschen, more than 800 students will be accom- modated within the reinforced concrete structure, with a combination of circular and cylindrical building outline that will be covered in a dome roof.

In addition to the 24 classrooms, the school will also have a science centre, which will be equipped with physics, chemistry and TURN