The education infrastructure of Region Eight is set to receive a boost as ground was ceremonially broken yesterday for the construction of the $253 million Micobie Secondary School.
According to a Ministry of Education release, this project, awarded to NK Engineering Services through a competitive bidding process as outlined in the Public Procurement Act, represents a “substantial” investment in the region’s educational infrastructure, valued at $253,561,500, with an initial mobilisation amount of $76,068,450.
Construction is scheduled for completion within six months, and the school is expected to benefit approximately 150 students and community members, while fostering academic growth and enhancing access to quality education in Micobie.