Two new three-storey blocks will accommodate 12 classrooms, specialized instruction rooms, science labs, washrooms and a sick bay.

The Ministries of Education, Human Resource Development and Labour; Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport; and the Department of Planning and National Development held a  stakeholders meeting last Saturday with Choiseul community members to present the plans and designs for the construction of two new school blocks for the Choiseul Secondary School.

The project includes the construction of two three-storey blocks to accommodate 12 classrooms, a number of specialized instruction rooms, science laboratories, washrooms and a sick bay. The new school buildings have also been designed to facilitate access for persons with disabilities.

Speaking at the stakeholders meeting, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport, Allison A. Jean, disclosed that the design of the new school buildings adopted the “Build Back Better” approach, as a measure to mitigate the impact of climate change. The procurement of a contractor and supervising consultant should be completed in May, she said, with construction activity commencing in June.

The Choiseul Secondary School Rehabilitation project is an integral part of the Government's National Investment Plan. Funding is provided by the World Bank under the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP). Construction is expected to be completed within 12 months from the date of commencement.