The Nkhutu primary school block construction that began last summer with funding from the 2007 CVS Ball is now in its final stages. Sadly, previous estimates of completion were pushed back due to dramatic rises in the costs of fuel and materials but we are very happy to announce that the school is looking to be completed and handed over to the local community sometime around March 2009.

As the pictures below show, the construction is in its very final stages. With a lot of help from the local community and the dedication of our experienced contractors, the walls and roof are finished and the internal flooring and plastering are also complete. The only remaining work that is left is the painting and final drainage works.

All the school desks have already been purchased so as soon as the final building components are finished the building will be ready to be officially opened and handed over to the community. It can then be used by the many local children that are currently attending classes that are being held outside and in the dilapidated old school building.

Nkhutu primary school block in its final stages

Students receive their lessons outside

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