Catarman N. Samar– Students and teachers at Villahermosa Elementary School in Barangay Villahermosa, Lavezares, Northern Samar, will soon benefit from additional learning spaces following the completion of a new one-storey, three-classroom school building.
District Engineer Alvin A. Ignacio said that the new school building is equipped with necessary facilities, helps ease the classroom storage and provides a better and more suitable learning environment for students.
The project involves complete construction of One (1) Storey, three (3) Classroom School Building with a total floor area of 290.17 Sq. m. The scope of work includes removal of structures & obstruction, CHB gutter, embankment, removal of trees, clearing & grubbing, handwashing area at both sides, window grill on the front and rear, a parapet wall and water pumping system with concrete platform and toilet attached at each classroom.
DE Ignacio also added that the building features a PWD ramp with handrails, improving accessibility and making the school more inclusive for learners with disabilities.
The project with a total cost of P9.91 million was implemented in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) under the Basic Educational Facilities Fund (BEFF) FY 2024.
(ANALIZA A. PABIA/PR)
