The community of Waramuri celebrated a significant milestone today as Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, officiated at the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of the Waramuri Secondary School.
Speaking at the ceremony, Manickchand emphasized the government’s commitment to improving educational infrastructure and ensuring quality education for all, a release from the ministry said.
“Two weeks ago, I told you I would be back, and I told you that because we were gonna be building a secondary school here. So that is why we’re here today – to turn the sod with the contractor who is here to build the secondary school, here in Waramuri, so that you can stay and get a sound, solid secondary education. Not from your primary top– but from a secondary school with labs and all the other things you need in a secondary school,” the Minister said.
The contract for the construction was awarded to Trevon David Construction following a competitive bidding process.
The new Waramuri Secondary School is designed to accommodate up to 350 students and will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, science laboratories, a library, and sports facilities, the release said.
Local community leaders, regional officials, educators, and students gathered at the site to witness the groundbreaking event.
The project is expected to be completed by March 2025, with the first intake of 350 students anticipated for the 2025/2026 academic year, the release said.
The Waramuri Secondary School is one of five schools being constructed in Region 1, the release said. The others are North West, Kwebanna, Matthews Ridge, and Horosoro.