Althea Scatliffe school to be demolished this weekend
Demolition works for the now-abandoned Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) structure in Road Town are expected to begin by the end of this week.
This is according to Education Minister, Sharie de Castro, who told residents on the VIP Let’s Talk radio show last evening, that the demolition is expected to continue throughout the two-week Easter break for students.
“So, the entire Easter break will be used to ensure that the Althea Scatliffe Primary School is demolished so that we can go ahead and move forward with our rebuilding plan to be able to ensure that the Striders of the Mighty Mighty Scatliffe are returned to the Fifth District,” de Castro stated.
The government confirmed in December that the school would be demolished after the institution was shuttered abruptly back in June of last year.
The closure came in the wake of a structural analysis of the school which found that the building was unsafe for occupancy due to issues of structural integrity. Students of the school were later dispersed among various other school campuses across Tortola.
Premier Wheatley shared last August that the issue of rebuilding the school is a priority for his government. He noted back then that the government will move quickly to accomplish that goal.
Works to be done at Enis Adams Primary
In the meantime, de Castro informed that works are also expected to be conducted at the Enis Adams Primary School where some of the ASPS students are currently being accommodated. The minister explained that old windows will be replaced and repainted at the school building along with other significant work she said will allow the students to be in a ‘fit for purpose’ environment.
“I think, ultimately, we have to make sure that the environment is fit for purpose and safe,” de Castro said. “And that’s why we are seeking to embark on ensuring that we have a long-term plan to really rebuild and redevelop our schools given that they have truly, a lot of them, reached the end of their life cycle.”
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We should be there to see it… this place meant so much to so many… still does.
The real question is were regulations and best practice followed when building it. If not why not?
When were the public consultations on the design, scope, requirements for this project discussed or bright to the public for input? This is a prime location and as such so much more could be considered for a truly modern learning environment for the next generations!
I hope this does not turn out to be a poorly conceived and constructed campus like the latest school built in a rush in the same general area.
and the contractor corruption will just continue for another 4-8 years. So the ‘new’ school is built and opens in 2028 but not maintained for the next 20 years so construction shortcuts/faults amplify their deterioration 0f this ‘new’ school building and it is condemned in 2050 and demolished. Repeat every 20+ years forever.
Will it take for election coming up to start rebuilding?
Let’s hope the ASPS does not suffer the same fate as the IMPS in Carrot Bay which since 2017 have become an eyesore in that community. I guess it will be demolished now and with haste since it’s the talking season and this is one of the things on the agenda to take credit for at this time. (Another attempt to fool the people) We’ll wait and see how long the rebuilding process will take.
It doesn’t matter who design the building it will still have moles if you do not hire the experience and knowhow person to maintain the building.
The ministerial building will have moles 6 months after it is handed over. all because of the attitude and lack of knowledge.
But can’t fix the tiles in the classroom up WWPS
Please consider if this is the best use of the land. Having the police HQ, magistrates and high court next to the police station would free up Sir Olva Georges plaza to be a tourist area again. A safer place for ASPS would be away from the dual carriageway/centre of town – Lower Estate Huntums Ghut/Prospect Reef/Johnsons Ghut?
THE PREMIER GIVE THIS JOB TO HIS BROTHER